Whatsoever has exceeded its proper limit is in an unstable
position.

Whatsoever has exceeded its proper limit is in an unstable
position.

All is not gold that glisters.

All is not gold that glisters.

The mighty pyramids of stone
That wedge-like cleave the desert airs,
When nearer seen, and better known,
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The mighty pyramids of stone
That wedge-like cleave the desert airs,
When nearer seen, and better known,
Are but gigantic flights of stairs.

Our fears are always more numerous than our dangers.

Our fears are always more numerous than our dangers.

Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale,
Vexing the dull ear of a drowsy man,
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Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale,
Vexing the dull ear of a drowsy man,
And bitter shame hath spoiled the sweet world's taste,
That it yields nought but shame and bitterness.

Every animal loves itself.

Every animal loves itself.

Catch the opportunity while it lasts, and rely not on what the
morrow may bring.

Catch the opportunity while it lasts, and rely not on what the
morrow may bring.

Sweet is pleasure after pain.

Sweet is pleasure after pain.

Skins may differ, but affection
Dwells in white and black the same.

Skins may differ, but affection
Dwells in white and black the same.