There are many things which may not be uttered by men in
threadbare coats.

There are many things which may not be uttered by men in
threadbare coats.

The good mother sayes not, Will you? but gives.

The good mother sayes not, Will you? but gives.

In time of sickness the soul collects itself anew.

In time of sickness the soul collects itself anew.

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.

Wisely, I say, I am a bachelor.

Wisely, I say, I am a bachelor.

Who backs his rigid Sabbath, so to speak,
Against the wicked remnant of the week."

Who backs his rigid Sabbath, so to speak,
Against the wicked remnant of the week."

The ire of a despotic king
Rides forth upon destruction's wing.

The ire of a despotic king
Rides forth upon destruction's wing.

So much greater is our thirst for glory than for virtue.

So much greater is our thirst for glory than for virtue.

A country can be judged by the quality of its proverbs.

A country can be judged by the quality of its proverbs.