He who won't be ruled by the rudder must be ruled by the rock.

He who won't be ruled by the rudder must be ruled by the rock.

One to destroy is murder by the law,
And gibbets keep the lifted hand in awe;
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One to destroy is murder by the law,
And gibbets keep the lifted hand in awe;
To murder thousands takes a specious name,
War's glorious art, and gives immortal fame.

I hold a wolf by the ears. [I am in a dilemma I have caught a
Tartar.]

I hold a wolf by the ears. [I am in a dilemma I have caught a
Tartar.]

Caution comes too late when we are in the midst of evils.

Caution comes too late when we are in the midst of evils.

Crime oft recoils upon the author's head.

Crime oft recoils upon the author's head.

Giving much to the poore, doth inrich a mans store.

Giving much to the poore, doth inrich a mans store.

Preferment goes by letter and affection,
And not by old gradation, where each second
Stood heir to read more

Preferment goes by letter and affection,
And not by old gradation, where each second
Stood heir to th's first.

Though the power be wanting, the will deserves praise.

Though the power be wanting, the will deserves praise.

Fire that's closest kept burns most of all.

Fire that's closest kept burns most of all.