The conviction of having committed a fault is its first and
greatest punishment.

The conviction of having committed a fault is its first and
greatest punishment.

And, oftentimes, excusing of a fault,
Doth make the fault the worse by the excuse.

And, oftentimes, excusing of a fault,
Doth make the fault the worse by the excuse.

Like St. George, always in his saddle, never on his way.
- Clement Walker,

Like St. George, always in his saddle, never on his way.
- Clement Walker,

The child saies nothing, but what it heard by the fire.

The child saies nothing, but what it heard by the fire.

He who is most on his guard is often himself taken in.

He who is most on his guard is often himself taken in.

Threatned men eat bread, says the Spaniard.

Threatned men eat bread, says the Spaniard.

One man excels in eloquence, another in arms.

One man excels in eloquence, another in arms.

He who takes the profit ought also to take the labour.

He who takes the profit ought also to take the labour.

How much of injustice and depravity is sanctioned by custom!

How much of injustice and depravity is sanctioned by custom!