A scepter is one thing, and a ladle another.

A scepter is one thing, and a ladle another.

Common report is not always wrong.

Common report is not always wrong.

But that old man, who is lord of the broad estate and the hall,
Dropped off gorged from a read more

But that old man, who is lord of the broad estate and the hall,
Dropped off gorged from a scheme which left us flaccid and
drained.

A pearl may in a toad's head dwell,
And may be found too in an oyster shell.

A pearl may in a toad's head dwell,
And may be found too in an oyster shell.

We get blows and return them.

We get blows and return them.

Patience revels in misfortunes.

Patience revels in misfortunes.

Small minds are captivated by trifles.

Small minds are captivated by trifles.

Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful.

Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful.

It's not good fishing before the net.

It's not good fishing before the net.