A bad reader soon puts to flight both wise men and fools.

A bad reader soon puts to flight both wise men and fools.

The ignorant hath an Eagles wings, and an Owles eyes.

The ignorant hath an Eagles wings, and an Owles eyes.

The would-be wits and can't-be gentlemen.

The would-be wits and can't-be gentlemen.

'Tis not the fight that crowns us, but the end.

'Tis not the fight that crowns us, but the end.

Let him love none and be by none beloved!

Let him love none and be by none beloved!

In the mouth of a bad dog fals often a good bone.

In the mouth of a bad dog fals often a good bone.

Reputation is an idle and most false imposition; oft got without
merit and lost without deserving.

Reputation is an idle and most false imposition; oft got without
merit and lost without deserving.

Things well fitted abide.

Things well fitted abide.

The only gain from the friendship of the great is a fine dinner.

The only gain from the friendship of the great is a fine dinner.