An envious man grows lean at another's fatness.

An envious man grows lean at another's fatness.

Shows that we build, when we should but entomb us.

Shows that we build, when we should but entomb us.

Fire that's closest kept burns most of all.

Fire that's closest kept burns most of all.

I kissed thee, ere I killed thee.

I kissed thee, ere I killed thee.

He who tries to protect himself from deception is often cheated,
even when most on his guard.

He who tries to protect himself from deception is often cheated,
even when most on his guard.

Every inordinate cup is unblessed, and the ingredient is a devil.

Every inordinate cup is unblessed, and the ingredient is a devil.

He, who will not pardon others, must not himself expect pardon.

He, who will not pardon others, must not himself expect pardon.

Though you rise early, yet the day comes at his time, and not
till then.

Though you rise early, yet the day comes at his time, and not
till then.

If great men would have care of little ones, both would last
long.

If great men would have care of little ones, both would last
long.