It is prudent to learn what to avoid from the misfortunes of
others.

It is prudent to learn what to avoid from the misfortunes of
others.

An inch in missing is as bad as an ell.

An inch in missing is as bad as an ell.

Bad beginnings, bad endings.

Bad beginnings, bad endings.

Are not these woods
More free from peril than the envious court?

Are not these woods
More free from peril than the envious court?

Much will always wanting be
To him who much desires.

Much will always wanting be
To him who much desires.

He follows his father, but with shorter strides.

He follows his father, but with shorter strides.

The tree is known by his fruit.

The tree is known by his fruit.

No work is of such merit as to instruct from a mere cursory
perusal.

No work is of such merit as to instruct from a mere cursory
perusal.

Here I stand the perpetrator of the crime--turn then your sword
on me.

Here I stand the perpetrator of the crime--turn then your sword
on me.