The style is the man.
[Fr., Le style c'est l'homme.]

The style is the man.
[Fr., Le style c'est l'homme.]

Religious questions have often led to wicked and impious actions.

Religious questions have often led to wicked and impious actions.

Modesty once lost, never returns into favour.

Modesty once lost, never returns into favour.

He follows his father, but with shorter strides.

He follows his father, but with shorter strides.

I kissed thee, ere I killed thee.

I kissed thee, ere I killed thee.

Every accusation against a fallen man gains credence.

Every accusation against a fallen man gains credence.

A pearl may in a toad's head dwell,
And may be found too in an oyster shell.

A pearl may in a toad's head dwell,
And may be found too in an oyster shell.

I shall speak facts; but some will say I deal in fiction.

I shall speak facts; but some will say I deal in fiction.

Amongst good men two men suffice.

Amongst good men two men suffice.