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The fox barks not when he would steal the lamb.
The fox barks not when he would steal the lamb.
Mad desire, when it has the most, longs for more.
Mad desire, when it has the most, longs for more.
Criticks are like brushers of Noblemens cloaths.
Criticks are like brushers of Noblemens cloaths.
Everything in art is but a copy of nature.
Everything in art is but a copy of nature.
By flying, men often rush into the midst of calamities.
By flying, men often rush into the midst of calamities.
Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]
Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]
None make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most
delighted.
None make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most
delighted.
Zealous in the commencement, careless in the end.
Zealous in the commencement, careless in the end.
