To ask that which is unjust at the hands of the just, is an
injustice in itself; to expect read more

To ask that which is unjust at the hands of the just, is an
injustice in itself; to expect that which is just from the
unjust, is simple folly.

The fox barks not when he would steal the lamb.

The fox barks not when he would steal the lamb.

To John I owed great obligation:
But John unhandsomely thought fit
To publish it to all the read more

To John I owed great obligation:
But John unhandsomely thought fit
To publish it to all the nation;
Sure John and I are more than quit.

She had a good opinion of advice,
Like all who give and eke receive it gratis,
For read more

She had a good opinion of advice,
Like all who give and eke receive it gratis,
For which small thanks are still the market price,
Even where the article at highest rate is.

Jest not with the eye or with Religion.

Jest not with the eye or with Religion.

Assaile who will, the valiant attends.

Assaile who will, the valiant attends.

The sweetest honey
Is loathsome in his own deliciousness
And in the taste confounds the appetite.

The sweetest honey
Is loathsome in his own deliciousness
And in the taste confounds the appetite.

We are slow to believe that which, if true, would grieve us.

We are slow to believe that which, if true, would grieve us.

Let him play the second fiddle who can't play the first.

Let him play the second fiddle who can't play the first.