It is but a small merit to observe silence, but it is a grave
fault to speak of matters read more

It is but a small merit to observe silence, but it is a grave
fault to speak of matters on which we should be silent.

If a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand.

If a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand.

A hungry man, an angry man.

A hungry man, an angry man.

A fool's wild speech confounds the wise.

A fool's wild speech confounds the wise.

The silence often of pure innocence
Persuades, when speaking fails.

The silence often of pure innocence
Persuades, when speaking fails.

There's not a string attuned to mirth,
But has its chord in melancholy.

There's not a string attuned to mirth,
But has its chord in melancholy.

Bear with evil, and expect good.

Bear with evil, and expect good.

Either wealth is much increased, or moderation is much decayed.

Either wealth is much increased, or moderation is much decayed.

Assaile who will, the valiant attends.

Assaile who will, the valiant attends.