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That should be regarded as a loss, which is won at the expense of
our reputation.
That should be regarded as a loss, which is won at the expense of
our reputation.
Immodest words admit of no defence;
For want of decency is want of sense.
Immodest words admit of no defence;
For want of decency is want of sense.
You stick in the same mire.
You stick in the same mire.
Some men plant an opinion they seem to erradicate.
Some men plant an opinion they seem to erradicate.
A mind conscious of its own rectitude.
[Lat., Mens sibi conscia recti.]
A mind conscious of its own rectitude.
[Lat., Mens sibi conscia recti.]
Even to smile at the misfortunes of others is to do an injury.
Even to smile at the misfortunes of others is to do an injury.
Say no ill of the yeere, till it be past.
Say no ill of the yeere, till it be past.
The rose is often found near the nettle.
The rose is often found near the nettle.
