Power seldome grows old at Court.

Power seldome grows old at Court.

Who will think that the gods can be insulted with impunity?

Who will think that the gods can be insulted with impunity?

The big thieves hang the little ones.

The big thieves hang the little ones.

That which is not forbidden, is not on that account permitted.

That which is not forbidden, is not on that account permitted.

All things require skill, but an appetite.

All things require skill, but an appetite.

We suffer by our proximity. [Who get a blow intended for
another.]

We suffer by our proximity. [Who get a blow intended for
another.]

'Twas Christmas broached the mightiest ale,
'Twas Christmas told the merriest tale.

'Twas Christmas broached the mightiest ale,
'Twas Christmas told the merriest tale.

Glass, China, and Reputation, are easily crack'd and never well
mended.

Glass, China, and Reputation, are easily crack'd and never well
mended.

Men at some time are masters of their fates.

Men at some time are masters of their fates.