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He who spares the wicked injures the good.
He who spares the wicked injures the good.
They are raised on high that their fall may be the greater.
They are raised on high that their fall may be the greater.
All things have their place, knew wee how to place them.
All things have their place, knew wee how to place them.
When the night's darkest the dawn is nearest.
When the night's darkest the dawn is nearest.
Deliberate before you begin; but, having carefully done so,
execute with vigour.
Deliberate before you begin; but, having carefully done so,
execute with vigour.
All feete tread not in one shoe.
All feete tread not in one shoe.
Be not caught by the cunning of those who appear in a disguise.
Be not caught by the cunning of those who appear in a disguise.
Is there a man whose judgment clear
Can others teach the course to steer,
Yet runs himself read more
Is there a man whose judgment clear
Can others teach the course to steer,
Yet runs himself life's mad career,
Wild as the wave?