By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.

By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.

Yield not to calamity, but face her boldly.

Yield not to calamity, but face her boldly.

In doubtful matters boldness is everything.

In doubtful matters boldness is everything.

Hee that will deceive the fox, must rise betimes.

Hee that will deceive the fox, must rise betimes.

To climb steep hills
Requires slow pace at first.

To climb steep hills
Requires slow pace at first.

Death falls heavily on that man who, known too well to others,
dies in ignorance of himself.

Death falls heavily on that man who, known too well to others,
dies in ignorance of himself.

'Twas Christmas broached the mightiest ale,
'Twas Christmas told the merriest tale.

'Twas Christmas broached the mightiest ale,
'Twas Christmas told the merriest tale.

Every one who repeats it adds something to the scandal. [The
rolling snow-ball.]

Every one who repeats it adds something to the scandal. [The
rolling snow-ball.]

Chill penury repressed their noble rage,
And froze the genial current of the soul.

Chill penury repressed their noble rage,
And froze the genial current of the soul.