Power won by crime no one ever yet turned to a good purpose.

Power won by crime no one ever yet turned to a good purpose.

Lying lips are abomination to the Lord.

Lying lips are abomination to the Lord.

The accursed hunger for gold.

The accursed hunger for gold.

He that measures not himselfe, is measured.

He that measures not himselfe, is measured.

I have been a soldier,
Till the helm hath worn those aged temples bare.

I have been a soldier,
Till the helm hath worn those aged temples bare.

Our fears are always more numerous than our dangers.

Our fears are always more numerous than our dangers.

Wine and women bring misery.

Wine and women bring misery.

Power seldome grows old at Court.

Power seldome grows old at Court.

Hidden knowledge differs little from ignorance.

Hidden knowledge differs little from ignorance.