We have not to talk, but to steer the vessel.

We have not to talk, but to steer the vessel.

Either wealth is much increased, or moderation is much decayed.

Either wealth is much increased, or moderation is much decayed.

Begging a courtesy is selling liberty.

Begging a courtesy is selling liberty.

If you wish to be good, first believe that you are bad.

If you wish to be good, first believe that you are bad.

Then happy those, beloved of heaven,
To whom the mingled cup is given;
Whose lenient sorrow find read more

Then happy those, beloved of heaven,
To whom the mingled cup is given;
Whose lenient sorrow find relief,
Whose joys are chastened by their grief.

Every accusation against a fallen man gains credence.

Every accusation against a fallen man gains credence.

Where there is peace, God is.

Where there is peace, God is.

Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth,
that shall he also reap.

Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth,
that shall he also reap.

Mad desire, when it has the most, longs for more.

Mad desire, when it has the most, longs for more.