The higher the tower, the greater the fall thereof.

The higher the tower, the greater the fall thereof.

Speake fitly, or be silent wisely.

Speake fitly, or be silent wisely.

Virtue may be cheerful without forgetting its dignity.

Virtue may be cheerful without forgetting its dignity.

I wrote these verses, but another claimed the merit of them.

I wrote these verses, but another claimed the merit of them.

It is not worth a button.

It is not worth a button.

Sudden friendship, sure repentance.

Sudden friendship, sure repentance.

Going as if he trod upon eggs.

Going as if he trod upon eggs.

All is grist that comes to the mill.

All is grist that comes to the mill.

The great would have none great and the little all little.

The great would have none great and the little all little.