The tendency of humanity is towards the forbidden.

The tendency of humanity is towards the forbidden.

In hard times, no less than in prosperity, preserve equanimity.

In hard times, no less than in prosperity, preserve equanimity.

Virtue may be cheerful without forgetting its dignity.

Virtue may be cheerful without forgetting its dignity.

The best manners are stained by haughtiness.

The best manners are stained by haughtiness.

In life you lov'd me not, in death you bewaile me.

In life you lov'd me not, in death you bewaile me.

A man convinced against his will,
Is of the some opinion still.

A man convinced against his will,
Is of the some opinion still.

Mix with your grave designs a little pleasure;
Each day of business has its hour of leisure.

Mix with your grave designs a little pleasure;
Each day of business has its hour of leisure.

A fat house-keeper makes leane Executors.

A fat house-keeper makes leane Executors.

Every madman considers everyone else a madman.

Every madman considers everyone else a madman.