Base envy withers at another's joy,
And hates that excellence it cannot reach.

Base envy withers at another's joy,
And hates that excellence it cannot reach.

Nothing is achieved without toil.

Nothing is achieved without toil.

Speak the truth, but leave immediately after.

Speak the truth, but leave immediately after.

He that hath love in his brest, hath spurres in his sides.

He that hath love in his brest, hath spurres in his sides.

The Smith and his penny both are black.

The Smith and his penny both are black.

We always strive for that which is forbidden, and desire that
which is denied us.

We always strive for that which is forbidden, and desire that
which is denied us.

Foul-spoken coward, that thunder'st with thy tongue,
And with thy weapon nothing dar'st perform.

Foul-spoken coward, that thunder'st with thy tongue,
And with thy weapon nothing dar'st perform.

It is peculiarly a fool's habit to discern the faults of others,
and to forget his own.

It is peculiarly a fool's habit to discern the faults of others,
and to forget his own.

It is equally a fault to believe all men or to believe none.

It is equally a fault to believe all men or to believe none.