Harp not on that string, madam; that is past.

Harp not on that string, madam; that is past.

The slothful is the servant of the counters.

The slothful is the servant of the counters.

Revenge and wrong bring forth their kind;
The foul cubs like their parents are.

Revenge and wrong bring forth their kind;
The foul cubs like their parents are.

A friend is a second self.

A friend is a second self.

It is a great victory that comes without blood.

It is a great victory that comes without blood.

He who tries to protect himself from deception is often cheated,
even when most on his guard.

He who tries to protect himself from deception is often cheated,
even when most on his guard.

Sweet mercy is nobility's true badge.

Sweet mercy is nobility's true badge.

She can change her
Mind like the wind: whatever she has said
Or done, is light to read more

She can change her
Mind like the wind: whatever she has said
Or done, is light to what she'll say or do.

Let him who has granted a favour speak not of it; let him who has
received one, proclaim it.

Let him who has granted a favour speak not of it; let him who has
received one, proclaim it.