It is not to be argued that the abuse of a thing proves that it
is useless.

It is not to be argued that the abuse of a thing proves that it
is useless.

A fault is fostered by concealment.

A fault is fostered by concealment.

Silke doth quench the fire in the Kitchin.

Silke doth quench the fire in the Kitchin.

Gather ye rosebuds while ye may,
Old time is still a-flying;
And this same flower that smiles read more

Gather ye rosebuds while ye may,
Old time is still a-flying;
And this same flower that smiles to-day,
To-morrow may be dying.

Through tattered clothes small vices do appear;
Robes and furred gowns hide all.

Through tattered clothes small vices do appear;
Robes and furred gowns hide all.

Shows that we build, when we should but entomb us.

Shows that we build, when we should but entomb us.

He that handles a nettle tenderly is soonest stung.

He that handles a nettle tenderly is soonest stung.

Simple is the language of truth.

Simple is the language of truth.

The maxims of men reveal their characters.
[Fr., Les maximes des hommes decelent leur coeur.]

The maxims of men reveal their characters.
[Fr., Les maximes des hommes decelent leur coeur.]