How use doth breed a habit in a man!

How use doth breed a habit in a man!

To seek in a Sheep five feet when there is but four.

To seek in a Sheep five feet when there is but four.

'Tis pleasant to have a large heap to take from.

'Tis pleasant to have a large heap to take from.

But scandal's my aversion--I protest
Against all evil speaking, even in jest.

But scandal's my aversion--I protest
Against all evil speaking, even in jest.

Riches are first to be sought for; after wealth, virtue.

Riches are first to be sought for; after wealth, virtue.

Patience is sorrow's salve.

Patience is sorrow's salve.

Shoemaker, stick to your last.
[Lat., Ne supra crepidam judicaret.]

Shoemaker, stick to your last.
[Lat., Ne supra crepidam judicaret.]

'Tis godlike to have power, but not to kill.

'Tis godlike to have power, but not to kill.

Hee that hath right, feares; he that hath wrong, hopes.

Hee that hath right, feares; he that hath wrong, hopes.