The fault of the horse is put on the saddle.

The fault of the horse is put on the saddle.

Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd,
Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest;
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Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd,
Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest;
Fate never wounds more deep the generous heart,
Than when a blockhead's insult points the dart.

For man is man, and master of his fate.

For man is man, and master of his fate.

He who accuses another of wrong should look well into his own
conduct.

He who accuses another of wrong should look well into his own
conduct.

Take all the swift advantage of the hours.

Take all the swift advantage of the hours.

He tells old wives' tales much to the point.

He tells old wives' tales much to the point.

When great assurance accompanies a bad undertaking, such is often
mistaken for confiding sincerity by the world at large.

When great assurance accompanies a bad undertaking, such is often
mistaken for confiding sincerity by the world at large.

Whatever is made by the hand of man, by the hand of man may be
overturned.

Whatever is made by the hand of man, by the hand of man may be
overturned.

You betray your own failing if you cannot bear with the fault of
a friend.

You betray your own failing if you cannot bear with the fault of
a friend.