The wind in ones face makes one wise.

The wind in ones face makes one wise.

Hee that blowes in the dust fills his eyes with it.

Hee that blowes in the dust fills his eyes with it.

There are many things which may not be uttered by men in
threadbare coats.

There are many things which may not be uttered by men in
threadbare coats.

The Baal-adorer bows on Sinai's steep;
Yet there, e'en there, O God, thy thunders sleep.

The Baal-adorer bows on Sinai's steep;
Yet there, e'en there, O God, thy thunders sleep.

That pleasure which can be safely indulged in is the least
inviting.

That pleasure which can be safely indulged in is the least
inviting.

The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most read more

The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most pleasing to others.

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

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

He, who holds out but a doubtful hope of succour to the
afflicted, denies it.

He, who holds out but a doubtful hope of succour to the
afflicted, denies it.

To make a mountain of a mole-hill.

To make a mountain of a mole-hill.