He has no other recommendation, save an assumed and crafty
solemnity of demeanour.

He has no other recommendation, save an assumed and crafty
solemnity of demeanour.

Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.

Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.

Let them call it mischief;
Then it is past and prosper'd, 'twill be virtue.

Let them call it mischief;
Then it is past and prosper'd, 'twill be virtue.

To each man at his birth nature has given some fault.

To each man at his birth nature has given some fault.

Eloquence enough, but little wisdom.

Eloquence enough, but little wisdom.

The first service a child doth his father is to make him foolish.

The first service a child doth his father is to make him foolish.

Joking apart, now let us be serious.

Joking apart, now let us be serious.

Very slight violence will break that which has once been cracked.

Very slight violence will break that which has once been cracked.

The higher the Ape goes, the more he shewes his taile.

The higher the Ape goes, the more he shewes his taile.