There are games in which it is better to lose than win.

There are games in which it is better to lose than win.

Either wealth is much increased, or moderation is much decayed.

Either wealth is much increased, or moderation is much decayed.

Princes are venison in Heaven.

Princes are venison in Heaven.

The mind that broods o'er guilty woes
Is like a scorpion girt by fire.

The mind that broods o'er guilty woes
Is like a scorpion girt by fire.

No deceit is so veiled as that which lies concealed behind the
semblance of courtesy.

No deceit is so veiled as that which lies concealed behind the
semblance of courtesy.

It was the piece of straw that broke the camel's back.

It was the piece of straw that broke the camel's back.

One gets a cross for his crime, the other a crown.

One gets a cross for his crime, the other a crown.

A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving
favour rather than silver and gold.

A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving
favour rather than silver and gold.

The thought hath good leggs, and the quill a good tongue.

The thought hath good leggs, and the quill a good tongue.