Mercy to him that shows it, is the rule.

Mercy to him that shows it, is the rule.

'Tis godlike to have power, but not to kill.

'Tis godlike to have power, but not to kill.

Valour that parlies is neare yeelding.

Valour that parlies is neare yeelding.

Man's extremity is God's opportunity.

Man's extremity is God's opportunity.

Of two evils I have chose the least.

Of two evils I have chose the least.

Wealth increaseth, but a nameless something is ever wanting to
our insufficient fortune.

Wealth increaseth, but a nameless something is ever wanting to
our insufficient fortune.

Gaming, women, and wine, while they laugh they make men pine.

Gaming, women, and wine, while they laugh they make men pine.

Time flies, as he flies, adds increase to her truth,
And gives to her mind what he steals from read more

Time flies, as he flies, adds increase to her truth,
And gives to her mind what he steals from her youth.

If things were to be done twice, all would be wise.

If things were to be done twice, all would be wise.