Strict law is often great injustice.

Strict law is often great injustice.

We are often saved from crime by the disgrace of others.

We are often saved from crime by the disgrace of others.

But thy true lovers more admire by far
Thy naked beauties; give me a cigar.

But thy true lovers more admire by far
Thy naked beauties; give me a cigar.

Long jesting was never good.

Long jesting was never good.

Great Fortune brings with it Great misfortune.

Great Fortune brings with it Great misfortune.

He who sounds his own trumpet will soon find plenty to laugh at
him.

He who sounds his own trumpet will soon find plenty to laugh at
him.

Who reigns within himself, and rules
Passions, desires, and fears, is more a king.

Who reigns within himself, and rules
Passions, desires, and fears, is more a king.

Politeness and an affable address are our best introduction.

Politeness and an affable address are our best introduction.

Ah, that deceit should steal such gentle shapes,
And with a virtuous vizor hide deep vice!

Ah, that deceit should steal such gentle shapes,
And with a virtuous vizor hide deep vice!