It is peculiarly a fool's habit to discern the faults of others,
and to forget his own.

It is peculiarly a fool's habit to discern the faults of others,
and to forget his own.

Great king,
Few love to hear the sins they love to act.

Great king,
Few love to hear the sins they love to act.

Why will no man confess his faults? Because he continues to
indulge in them; a man cannot tell his read more

Why will no man confess his faults? Because he continues to
indulge in them; a man cannot tell his dream till he wakes.

When all men have what belongs to them, it cannot bee much.

When all men have what belongs to them, it cannot bee much.

Quick beleevers neede broad shoulders.

Quick beleevers neede broad shoulders.

I wrote these verses, but another claimed the merit of them.

I wrote these verses, but another claimed the merit of them.

Blow, blow, thou winter wind,
Thou art not so unkind
As man's ingratitude:
Thy read more

Blow, blow, thou winter wind,
Thou art not so unkind
As man's ingratitude:
Thy tooth is not so keen,
Because thou art not seen,
Although thy breath be rude.

As wither'd roses yield a late perfume.

As wither'd roses yield a late perfume.

And from his ashes may be made
The violet of his native land.

And from his ashes may be made
The violet of his native land.