The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most read more

The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most pleasing to others.

An old dog barks not in vain.

An old dog barks not in vain.

Every madman considers everyone else a madman.

Every madman considers everyone else a madman.

An envious man grows lean at another's fatness.

An envious man grows lean at another's fatness.

Gifts enter every where without a wimble.

Gifts enter every where without a wimble.

Promising is the eve of giving.

Promising is the eve of giving.

Better a bad excuse, than none at all.

Better a bad excuse, than none at all.

Relaxation should at times be given to the mind, the better to
fit it for toil when resumed.

Relaxation should at times be given to the mind, the better to
fit it for toil when resumed.

So may the outward shows be least themselves;
The world is still deceived with ornament.
In law, read more

So may the outward shows be least themselves;
The world is still deceived with ornament.
In law, what plea so tainted and corrupt
But being seasoned with a gracious voice,
Obscures the show of evil? In religion,
What damned error but some sober brow
Will bless it and approve it with a text,
Hiding the grossness with fair ornament?