Emptie vessels sound most.

Emptie vessels sound most.

Let not him that feares feathers come among wild-foule.

Let not him that feares feathers come among wild-foule.

Vertue and a Trade are the best portion for Children.

Vertue and a Trade are the best portion for Children.

A crown
Golden in show, is but a wreath of thorns,
Bring dangers, troubles, cares, and sleepless read more

A crown
Golden in show, is but a wreath of thorns,
Bring dangers, troubles, cares, and sleepless nights
To him who wears the regal diadem.

There is nothing noble in being superior to some other man. The true nobility is in being superior to your read more

There is nothing noble in being superior to some other man. The true nobility is in being superior to your previous self.

Strength without judgment falls by its own weight.

Strength without judgment falls by its own weight.

At night, to his own sharp fancies a prey,
He lies like a hedgehog rolled up the wrong way,
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At night, to his own sharp fancies a prey,
He lies like a hedgehog rolled up the wrong way,
Tormenting himself with his prickles.

He that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.

He that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.

He must of necessity fear many whom many fear.

He must of necessity fear many whom many fear.