The hatred of relatives is the most violent.
[Lat., Accerima proximorum odia.]

The hatred of relatives is the most violent.
[Lat., Accerima proximorum odia.]

Sweet are the uses of adversity,
Which, like the toad, ugly and venomous,
Wears yet a precious read more

Sweet are the uses of adversity,
Which, like the toad, ugly and venomous,
Wears yet a precious jewel in his head.

Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind
without rain.

Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind
without rain.

As shines the moon in clouded skies,
She in her poor attire was seen.

As shines the moon in clouded skies,
She in her poor attire was seen.

Once let good faith be abandoned, and all social existence would
perish.

Once let good faith be abandoned, and all social existence would
perish.

The love of dominion is the most engrossing passion.

The love of dominion is the most engrossing passion.

Trust no friend with that you need fear him if he were your
enemy.

Trust no friend with that you need fear him if he were your
enemy.

Riches are first to be sought for; after wealth, virtue.

Riches are first to be sought for; after wealth, virtue.

He hath great neede of a foole, that plaies the foole himselfe.

He hath great neede of a foole, that plaies the foole himselfe.