Novelty in all things is charming.

Novelty in all things is charming.

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

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

The shadow of a mighty name.

The shadow of a mighty name.

In time the rod
Becomes more mocked than feared.

In time the rod
Becomes more mocked than feared.

Whom does undeserved honour please, and undeserved blame alarm,
but the base and the liar?

Whom does undeserved honour please, and undeserved blame alarm,
but the base and the liar?

Treason doth never prosper: what's the reason?
Why if it prosper, none dare call it treason.

Treason doth never prosper: what's the reason?
Why if it prosper, none dare call it treason.

Facts are stubborn things.

Facts are stubborn things.

Either wealth is much increased, or moderation is much decayed.

Either wealth is much increased, or moderation is much decayed.

The man who wants his wedding garments to suit him must allow
plenty of time for the measure.

The man who wants his wedding garments to suit him must allow
plenty of time for the measure.