Great things rush to the destruction of each other.

Great things rush to the destruction of each other.

[A woman] fiercer than a cubless tigress.

[A woman] fiercer than a cubless tigress.

Pry not into the affairs of others, and keep secret that which
has been entrusted to you, though sorely read more

Pry not into the affairs of others, and keep secret that which
has been entrusted to you, though sorely tempted by wine and
passion.

The masters eye fattens the horse, and his foote the ground.

The masters eye fattens the horse, and his foote the ground.

Some innocents 'scape not the thunderbolt.

Some innocents 'scape not the thunderbolt.

Worship and birth to me are known
By look, by bearing, and by tone,
Not by furred read more

Worship and birth to me are known
By look, by bearing, and by tone,
Not by furred robe, or broidered zone.

Nature never says one thing, and science another.

Nature never says one thing, and science another.

When men grow virtuous in their old age they are merely making a
sacrifice to God of the devil's read more

When men grow virtuous in their old age they are merely making a
sacrifice to God of the devil's leavings.

Let that which is wanting in income be supplied by economy.

Let that which is wanting in income be supplied by economy.