Every cock fights best on his own dunghill.

Every cock fights best on his own dunghill.

Who reigns within himself, and rules
Passions, desires, and fears, is more a king.

Who reigns within himself, and rules
Passions, desires, and fears, is more a king.

He that pitties another, remembers himselfe.

He that pitties another, remembers himselfe.

A tongue prone to slander is the proof of a depraved mind.

A tongue prone to slander is the proof of a depraved mind.

A fool's bolt is soon shot.

A fool's bolt is soon shot.

I hang my ears like an ass whose spirits droop.

I hang my ears like an ass whose spirits droop.

Witty remarks are all very well when spoken at a proper time:
when out of place they are offensive.

Witty remarks are all very well when spoken at a proper time:
when out of place they are offensive.

Chuse none for thy servant who have served thy betters.

Chuse none for thy servant who have served thy betters.

It is a kingly act to help the fallen.

It is a kingly act to help the fallen.