Every accusation against a fallen man gains credence.

Every accusation against a fallen man gains credence.

Tell me, thou old man, worthy of a child's bauble.

Tell me, thou old man, worthy of a child's bauble.

Shoemaker, stick to your last.
[Lat., Ne supra crepidam judicaret.]

Shoemaker, stick to your last.
[Lat., Ne supra crepidam judicaret.]

How far that little candle throws its beams;
So shines a good deed in a naughty world.

How far that little candle throws its beams;
So shines a good deed in a naughty world.

Whom drink made wits, though nature made them fools.

Whom drink made wits, though nature made them fools.

That, which has not its alternation of rest, will not last long.

That, which has not its alternation of rest, will not last long.

In strife who inquires whether stratagem or courage was used?

In strife who inquires whether stratagem or courage was used?

To persevere
In obstinate condolement is a course
Of impious stubbornness: 'tis unmanly grief.

To persevere
In obstinate condolement is a course
Of impious stubbornness: 'tis unmanly grief.

'Tis said the lion will turn and flee
From a maid in the pride of her purity.

'Tis said the lion will turn and flee
From a maid in the pride of her purity.