An old man at school is a contemptible and ridiculous object.

An old man at school is a contemptible and ridiculous object.

Nor am I ashamed, as some are, to confess my ignorance of those
matters with which I am unacquainted.

Nor am I ashamed, as some are, to confess my ignorance of those
matters with which I am unacquainted.

When a man makes up his mind to thrash another, he must also make
up his mind to be read more

When a man makes up his mind to thrash another, he must also make
up his mind to be a little thrashed himself.

Be firm or mild as the occasion may require.

Be firm or mild as the occasion may require.

How much in love with himself, and that too without a rival!

How much in love with himself, and that too without a rival!

Fall back upon a name? rest, rot in that?
Not keep it noble, make it nobler? Fools!

Fall back upon a name? rest, rot in that?
Not keep it noble, make it nobler? Fools!

Springes to catch woodcocks.

Springes to catch woodcocks.

In doubtful matters boldness is everything.

In doubtful matters boldness is everything.

Slander is a shipwrack by a dry Tempest.

Slander is a shipwrack by a dry Tempest.