The higher the tower, the greater the fall thereof.

The higher the tower, the greater the fall thereof.

We hate merit while it is with us; when taken away from our gaze,
we long for it jealously.

We hate merit while it is with us; when taken away from our gaze,
we long for it jealously.

Wheresoever the carcase is, there will the eagles be gathered
together.

Wheresoever the carcase is, there will the eagles be gathered
together.

Pleasure bought with pain does harm.

Pleasure bought with pain does harm.

Evils have their comfort, good none can support.

Evils have their comfort, good none can support.

A soldier when aged is not appreciated; the love of an old man
sickens.

A soldier when aged is not appreciated; the love of an old man
sickens.

My days are swifter than a weaver's shuttle, and are spent
without hope.

My days are swifter than a weaver's shuttle, and are spent
without hope.

Hee a beast doth die, that hath done no good to his country.

Hee a beast doth die, that hath done no good to his country.

Timid dogs more eagerly bark than bite.

Timid dogs more eagerly bark than bite.