To have acquired wealth is with many not to end but to change the
nature of their troubles.

To have acquired wealth is with many not to end but to change the
nature of their troubles.

By flying, men often rush into the midst of calamities.

By flying, men often rush into the midst of calamities.

Out of mind, when out of view.

Out of mind, when out of view.

Take heed of the wrath of a mighty man, and the tumult of the
people.

Take heed of the wrath of a mighty man, and the tumult of the
people.

Do good by stealth, and blush to find it fame.

Do good by stealth, and blush to find it fame.

The more thou stir it the worse it will be.

The more thou stir it the worse it will be.

When a dog is a drowning, everyone offers him drink.

When a dog is a drowning, everyone offers him drink.

Am I always to be a mere listener? Shall I never reply?

Am I always to be a mere listener? Shall I never reply?

A fool bolts a door with a boiled carrot.

A fool bolts a door with a boiled carrot.