I can tell thee where that saying was born, of 'I fear no
colors.'

I can tell thee where that saying was born, of 'I fear no
colors.'

True praise rootes and spreedes.

True praise rootes and spreedes.

If the destructive dice-box has pleasures for the father, the son
will be a gambler.

If the destructive dice-box has pleasures for the father, the son
will be a gambler.

Those who plot the destruction of others often fall themselves.
[Lat., Saepe intereunt aliis meditantes necem.]

Those who plot the destruction of others often fall themselves.
[Lat., Saepe intereunt aliis meditantes necem.]

Worship and birth to me are known
By look, by bearing, and by tone,
Not by furred read more

Worship and birth to me are known
By look, by bearing, and by tone,
Not by furred robe, or broidered zone.

Striving to better, oft we mar what's well.

Striving to better, oft we mar what's well.

Little losses amaze, great tame.

Little losses amaze, great tame.

It is best to know the worst at once.

It is best to know the worst at once.

Love all, trust a few,
Do wrong to none.

Love all, trust a few,
Do wrong to none.