As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which
is without discretion.

As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which
is without discretion.

Glory comes too late when we are nought but ashes.

Glory comes too late when we are nought but ashes.

If any would not work, neither shall he eat.

If any would not work, neither shall he eat.

He has no other recommendation, save an assumed and crafty
solemnity of demeanour.

He has no other recommendation, save an assumed and crafty
solemnity of demeanour.

Some things are good, some middling, more bad.

Some things are good, some middling, more bad.

Night is the mother of Councels.

Night is the mother of Councels.

The arrow will not always find the mark intended.

The arrow will not always find the mark intended.

Power is more safely retained by cautious than by severe
councils.
[Lat., Potentiam cautis quam acribus consiliis tutius read more

Power is more safely retained by cautious than by severe
councils.
[Lat., Potentiam cautis quam acribus consiliis tutius haberi.]

Fight thou with shafts of silver, and o'ercome
When no force else can get the masterdom.

Fight thou with shafts of silver, and o'ercome
When no force else can get the masterdom.