Two other tender drops, which ready stood,
Each in their crystal sluice.

Two other tender drops, which ready stood,
Each in their crystal sluice.

Familiarity breeds contempt.
[Lat., Nimia familiaritas parit contemptum.]

Familiarity breeds contempt.
[Lat., Nimia familiaritas parit contemptum.]

Religion a stalking horse to shoot other foul.

Religion a stalking horse to shoot other foul.

Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable read more

Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable acts.

With a smile on her lips, and a tear in her eye.

With a smile on her lips, and a tear in her eye.

Citties are taken by the eares.

Citties are taken by the eares.

Whatsoever has exceeded its proper limit is in an unstable
position.

Whatsoever has exceeded its proper limit is in an unstable
position.

Thou marvell'st at my words, but hold thee still;
Things bad begun make strong themselves by ill.

Thou marvell'st at my words, but hold thee still;
Things bad begun make strong themselves by ill.

To meditate an injury is to commit one.

To meditate an injury is to commit one.