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.

Every fat (vat) must stand upon its bottom.

Every fat (vat) must stand upon its bottom.

A poore beauty finds more lovers then husbands.

A poore beauty finds more lovers then husbands.

Impotent fury rages powerless and to no purpose.

Impotent fury rages powerless and to no purpose.

He that lives well sees a farre off.

He that lives well sees a farre off.

Revenge is sweeter than life itself.

Revenge is sweeter than life itself.

He who has once made himself notorious as utterly unprincipled,
is not credited even when he speaks the truth.

He who has once made himself notorious as utterly unprincipled,
is not credited even when he speaks the truth.

A friend is a second self.

A friend is a second self.

So enjoy the pleasures of the hour as not to spoil those that are
to follow.

So enjoy the pleasures of the hour as not to spoil those that are
to follow.