I shall speak facts; but some will say I deal in fiction.

I shall speak facts; but some will say I deal in fiction.

When God is made the master of a family, he disorders the
disorderly.

When God is made the master of a family, he disorders the
disorderly.

As wither'd roses yield a late perfume.

As wither'd roses yield a late perfume.

Wise men ne'er wail their present woes.

Wise men ne'er wail their present woes.

We but teach
Bloody instructions, which, being taught, return
To plague the inventor.

We but teach
Bloody instructions, which, being taught, return
To plague the inventor.

Not surpassing in crafty measures, but in the power of arms.

Not surpassing in crafty measures, but in the power of arms.

Too much taking heede is losse.

Too much taking heede is losse.

Rich gifts wax poor, when givers prove unkind.

Rich gifts wax poor, when givers prove unkind.

Light may come where all looks darkest,
Hope hath life, when life seems o'er.

Light may come where all looks darkest,
Hope hath life, when life seems o'er.