A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving
favour rather than silver and gold.

A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving
favour rather than silver and gold.

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

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

Though the power be wanting, the will deserves praise.

Though the power be wanting, the will deserves praise.

It is but a small merit to observe silence, but it is a grave
fault to speak of matters read more

It is but a small merit to observe silence, but it is a grave
fault to speak of matters on which we should be silent.

The naming of one man amounts to the exclusion of another.

The naming of one man amounts to the exclusion of another.

The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul.

The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul.

Those, that with haste will make a mighty fire,
Begin it with weak straws.

Those, that with haste will make a mighty fire,
Begin it with weak straws.

One man excels in eloquence, another in arms.

One man excels in eloquence, another in arms.

Better do nothing than do ill.

Better do nothing than do ill.