The way of transgressors is hard.

The way of transgressors is hard.

Kings play the fool, and the people suffer for it.

Kings play the fool, and the people suffer for it.

Time shall unfold what plaited cunning hides.

Time shall unfold what plaited cunning hides.

O well for him whose will is strong,
He suffers, but he will not suffer long.

O well for him whose will is strong,
He suffers, but he will not suffer long.

A valiant mans looke is more then a cowards sword.

A valiant mans looke is more then a cowards sword.

Follow not truth too near the heels, lest it dash out thy teeth.

Follow not truth too near the heels, lest it dash out thy teeth.

How sweet the task to shield an absent friend!
I ask but this of mine to--not defend.

How sweet the task to shield an absent friend!
I ask but this of mine to--not defend.

Those things please more, which are more expensive.

Those things please more, which are more expensive.

Where ignorance is bliss,
'Tis folly to be wise.

Where ignorance is bliss,
'Tis folly to be wise.