By the wicked the good conduct of others is always dreaded.

By the wicked the good conduct of others is always dreaded.

Those, who in quarrels interpose,
Must often wipe a bloody nose.

Those, who in quarrels interpose,
Must often wipe a bloody nose.

He confesses his guilt who flies from his trial.

He confesses his guilt who flies from his trial.

Hee that will deceive the fox, must rise betimes.

Hee that will deceive the fox, must rise betimes.

The mighty pyramids of stone
That wedge-like cleave the desert airs,
When nearer seen, and better known,
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The mighty pyramids of stone
That wedge-like cleave the desert airs,
When nearer seen, and better known,
Are but gigantic flights of stairs.

Every madman considers everyone else a madman.

Every madman considers everyone else a madman.

Modesty once lost, never returns into favour.

Modesty once lost, never returns into favour.

A golden key can open any door.

A golden key can open any door.

Thou marvell'st at my words, but hold thee still;
Things bad begun make strong themselves by ill.

Thou marvell'st at my words, but hold thee still;
Things bad begun make strong themselves by ill.