Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable read more

Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable acts.

But that old man, who is lord of the broad estate and the hall,
Dropped off gorged from a read more

But that old man, who is lord of the broad estate and the hall,
Dropped off gorged from a scheme which left us flaccid and
drained.

Faire is not faire, but that which pleaseth.

Faire is not faire, but that which pleaseth.

Mention not a halter in the house of him that was hanged.

Mention not a halter in the house of him that was hanged.

Patience is the remedy for every misfortune.

Patience is the remedy for every misfortune.

Simple is the language of truth.

Simple is the language of truth.

So much greater is our thirst for glory than for virtue.

So much greater is our thirst for glory than for virtue.

Our native land attracts us with some mysterious charm, never to
be forgotten.

Our native land attracts us with some mysterious charm, never to
be forgotten.

He was a man
Who stole the livery of the court of Heaven
To serve the devil read more

He was a man
Who stole the livery of the court of Heaven
To serve the devil in.