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Power won by crime no one ever yet turned to a good purpose.
Power won by crime no one ever yet turned to a good purpose.
A tongue prone to slander is the proof of a depraved mind.
A tongue prone to slander is the proof of a depraved mind.
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till
afterwards.
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till
afterwards.
Who aspires must down as low
As high he soar'd.
Who aspires must down as low
As high he soar'd.
Concealed anger is to be feared; but hatred openly manifested
destroys its chance of revenge.
Concealed anger is to be feared; but hatred openly manifested
destroys its chance of revenge.
Fair ladies mask'd are roses in their bud.
Fair ladies mask'd are roses in their bud.
A poore beauty finds more lovers then husbands.
A poore beauty finds more lovers then husbands.
He that hath little is the lesse durtie.
He that hath little is the lesse durtie.
I'll put a spoke among your wheels.
I'll put a spoke among your wheels.