Traitors are hated even by those whom they prefer.

Traitors are hated even by those whom they prefer.

Let the dead bury the dead.

Let the dead bury the dead.

Content is more than a kingdom.

Content is more than a kingdom.

Great trees are good for nothing but shade.

Great trees are good for nothing but shade.

Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd,
Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest;
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Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd,
Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest;
Fate never wounds more deep the generous heart,
Than when a blockhead's insult points the dart.

Always keep your hook in the water: where you least expect one,
the fish will be found.

Always keep your hook in the water: where you least expect one,
the fish will be found.

An ill deede cannot bring honour.

An ill deede cannot bring honour.

The miser is ever in want.

The miser is ever in want.

A flatterers throat is an open Sepulcher.

A flatterers throat is an open Sepulcher.