Cruelty is more cruell, if we defer the pain.

Cruelty is more cruell, if we defer the pain.

I have been a soldier,
Till the helm hath worn those aged temples bare.

I have been a soldier,
Till the helm hath worn those aged temples bare.

Just as the twig is bent the tree's inclined.

Just as the twig is bent the tree's inclined.

Even to smile at the misfortunes of others is to do an injury.

Even to smile at the misfortunes of others is to do an injury.

Shows that we build, when we should but entomb us.

Shows that we build, when we should but entomb us.

Goods are theirs that enjoy them.

Goods are theirs that enjoy them.

It is a pleasant thing to be pointed at with the finger, and to
hear it said, "That is read more

It is a pleasant thing to be pointed at with the finger, and to
hear it said, "That is he."

Wealth is like rheume, it falles on the weakest parts.

Wealth is like rheume, it falles on the weakest parts.

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.