Who aspires must down as low
As high he soar'd.

Who aspires must down as low
As high he soar'd.

The tongue is the worst part of a bad servant.

The tongue is the worst part of a bad servant.

By doing nothing we learne to do ill.

By doing nothing we learne to do ill.

Honourable mention encourages science, and merit is fostered by
praise.

Honourable mention encourages science, and merit is fostered by
praise.

Of a new Prince, new bondage.

Of a new Prince, new bondage.

Vulgarity of manners defiles fine garments more than mud.

Vulgarity of manners defiles fine garments more than mud.

God strikes not with both hands, for to the sea he made heavens,
and to rivers foords.

God strikes not with both hands, for to the sea he made heavens,
and to rivers foords.

Great things rush to the destruction of each other.

Great things rush to the destruction of each other.

Wind puffs up empty bladders; opinion, fools.

Wind puffs up empty bladders; opinion, fools.