There is nothing noble in being superior to some other man. The true nobility is in being superior to your read more

There is nothing noble in being superior to some other man. The true nobility is in being superior to your previous self.

While the discreet advise, the foole doth his busines.

While the discreet advise, the foole doth his busines.

The higher the Ape goes, the more he shewes his taile.

The higher the Ape goes, the more he shewes his taile.

Thus conscience does make cowards of us all.

Thus conscience does make cowards of us all.

Judge of a tree by its fruit, not by its leaves.

Judge of a tree by its fruit, not by its leaves.

Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones.

Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones.

And maidens call it--Love in idleness.

And maidens call it--Love in idleness.

Take heed of a step-mother; the very name of her sufficeth.

Take heed of a step-mother; the very name of her sufficeth.

He would stroke
The head of modest and ingenuous youth,
That blushed at its own praise.

He would stroke
The head of modest and ingenuous youth,
That blushed at its own praise.