By flying, men often rush into the midst of calamities.

By flying, men often rush into the midst of calamities.

We ne'er shall look upon his like again.

We ne'er shall look upon his like again.

Cover your selfe with your shield, and care not for cryes.

Cover your selfe with your shield, and care not for cryes.

It is a most miserable lot to be without an enemy. [No man can
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It is a most miserable lot to be without an enemy. [No man can
be successful without being envied and hated.]

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.

If you would bee at ease, all the world is not.

If you would bee at ease, all the world is not.

There are faults we would fain pardon.

There are faults we would fain pardon.

Often a silent face has voice and words.
[Lat., Saepe tacens vocem verbaque vultus habet.]

Often a silent face has voice and words.
[Lat., Saepe tacens vocem verbaque vultus habet.]

I too am not powerless, and my weapons strike hard.

I too am not powerless, and my weapons strike hard.