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To the inexperienced it is a pleasant thing to court the favour
of the great; an experienced man fears read more
To the inexperienced it is a pleasant thing to court the favour
of the great; an experienced man fears it.
The very rats
Instinctively had quit it.
The very rats
Instinctively had quit it.
It is a kingly act to help the fallen.
It is a kingly act to help the fallen.
Who reigns within himself, and rules
Passions, desires, and fears, is more a king.
Who reigns within himself, and rules
Passions, desires, and fears, is more a king.
He who injures one man threatens many.
He who injures one man threatens many.
'Tis hard to be wretched, but worse to be knowne so.
'Tis hard to be wretched, but worse to be knowne so.
There was not a greater gourmand living.
There was not a greater gourmand living.
A far greater warfare lies hidden under this assumed peace.
A far greater warfare lies hidden under this assumed peace.
How use doth breed a habit in a man!
How use doth breed a habit in a man!