Fierce eagles breed not the tender dove.

Fierce eagles breed not the tender dove.

The faults of our neighbours with freedom we blame,
But tax not ourselves, though we practise the same.

The faults of our neighbours with freedom we blame,
But tax not ourselves, though we practise the same.

We get blows and return them.

We get blows and return them.

There is room left also for several to bring their friends.

There is room left also for several to bring their friends.

Good newes may bee told at any time, but ill in the morning.

Good newes may bee told at any time, but ill in the morning.

To make any gain some outlay is necessary.

To make any gain some outlay is necessary.

When men grow virtuous in their old age they are merely making a
sacrifice to God of the devil's read more

When men grow virtuous in their old age they are merely making a
sacrifice to God of the devil's leavings.

This is the real secret of all that indignation.

This is the real secret of all that indignation.

A mind conscious of its own rectitude.
[Lat., Mens sibi conscia recti.]

A mind conscious of its own rectitude.
[Lat., Mens sibi conscia recti.]