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

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

Words pay no debts.

Words pay no debts.

But scandal's my aversion--I protest
Against all evil speaking, even in jest.

But scandal's my aversion--I protest
Against all evil speaking, even in jest.

For evil news rides post, while good news baits.

For evil news rides post, while good news baits.

Ignorance of impending evil is far better than a knowledge of its
approach.

Ignorance of impending evil is far better than a knowledge of its
approach.

For murder though it have no tongue, will speak
With most miraculous organ.

For murder though it have no tongue, will speak
With most miraculous organ.

Let them call it mischief;
Then it is past and prosper'd, 'twill be virtue.

Let them call it mischief;
Then it is past and prosper'd, 'twill be virtue.

Few love to hear the sins they love to act.

Few love to hear the sins they love to act.

It's no sure rule to fish with a cros-bow.

It's no sure rule to fish with a cros-bow.