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

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

Riches with their wicked inducements increase; nevertheless,
avarice is never satisfied.

Riches with their wicked inducements increase; nevertheless,
avarice is never satisfied.

The plant often removed cannot thrive.

The plant often removed cannot thrive.

Hath not thy rose a canker, Somerset?
Hath not thy rose a thorn, Plantagenet?

Hath not thy rose a canker, Somerset?
Hath not thy rose a thorn, Plantagenet?

Fire is next akin to smoke.

Fire is next akin to smoke.

When we our betters see bearing our woes,
We scarcely think our miseries our foes.

When we our betters see bearing our woes,
We scarcely think our miseries our foes.

Whatever you advise, be as brief as possible.

Whatever you advise, be as brief as possible.

With the arm which won the victory he protects the vanquished.

With the arm which won the victory he protects the vanquished.

Beware of desperate steps. The darkest day,
Live till to-morrow, will have pass'd away.

Beware of desperate steps. The darkest day,
Live till to-morrow, will have pass'd away.