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Search others for their virtues, thy self for thy vices
Search others for their virtues, thy self for thy vices
If individuals have no vices, their virtues may be of use to us.
If individuals have no vices, their virtues may be of use to us.
Who has a book of all that monarchs do,
He's more secure to keep it shut than shown;
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Who has a book of all that monarchs do,
He's more secure to keep it shut than shown;
For vice repeated is like the wand'ring wind,
Blows dust in others' eye, to spread itself;
And yet the end of all is bought thus dear,
The breath is gone, and the sore eyes see clear
To stop the air would hurt them.
Vice is a monster of so frightful mien,
As to be hated need but to be seen;
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Vice is a monster of so frightful mien,
As to be hated need but to be seen;
Yet seen too oft, familiar with her face,
We first endure, then pity, then embrace.
The gods are just, and of our pleasant vices
Make instruments to plague us.
The gods are just, and of our pleasant vices
Make instruments to plague us.
What maintains one vice would bring up two children.
What maintains one vice would bring up two children.
Vices are often habits rather than passions.
Vices are often habits rather than passions.
Many without punishment, none without sin.
Many without punishment, none without sin.
Ill habits gather by unseen degrees,As brooks make rivers, rivers run to seas.
Ill habits gather by unseen degrees,As brooks make rivers, rivers run to seas.
