How commentators each dark passage shun,
And hold their farthing candle to the sun.

How commentators each dark passage shun,
And hold their farthing candle to the sun.

The more virtuous a man himself is, the less does he suspect
baseness in others.

The more virtuous a man himself is, the less does he suspect
baseness in others.

Give time and permit a short delay, impetuosity ruins everything.

Give time and permit a short delay, impetuosity ruins everything.

Hee that makes a good warre makes a good peace.

Hee that makes a good warre makes a good peace.

If you have no enemies it is a sign fortune has forgot you.

If you have no enemies it is a sign fortune has forgot you.

Know, prudent cautious self-control
Is wisdom's root.

Know, prudent cautious self-control
Is wisdom's root.

By the wicked the good conduct of others is always dreaded.

By the wicked the good conduct of others is always dreaded.

Nature drawes more then ten teemes.

Nature drawes more then ten teemes.

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.