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To each man at his birth nature has given some fault.
To each man at his birth nature has given some fault.
Old men, when they scorne young, make much of death.
Old men, when they scorne young, make much of death.
It is a part of the nature of man to resist compulsion.
It is a part of the nature of man to resist compulsion.
The doctors gave her over--to an ass.
The doctors gave her over--to an ass.
It is equally a fault to believe all men or to believe none.
It is equally a fault to believe all men or to believe none.
It's a dangerous fire begins in the bed-straw.
It's a dangerous fire begins in the bed-straw.
All is well ended, if the suit be won.
All is well ended, if the suit be won.
A mind conscious of its own rectitude.
[Lat., Mens sibi conscia recti.]
A mind conscious of its own rectitude.
[Lat., Mens sibi conscia recti.]
Honourable mention encourages science, and merit is fostered by
praise.
Honourable mention encourages science, and merit is fostered by
praise.