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There is no vice so simple, but assumes
Some mark of virtue on his outward parts.
There is no vice so simple, but assumes
Some mark of virtue on his outward parts.
He quits his place well, that leaves his friend there.
He quits his place well, that leaves his friend there.
Silver is of less value than gold, gold than virtue.
Silver is of less value than gold, gold than virtue.
The success of the wicked tempts many to sin.
The success of the wicked tempts many to sin.
He has hay upon his horn. [He is a mischievous person.]
He has hay upon his horn. [He is a mischievous person.]
He bristles with hair, like a sea-urchin or a hunted boar.
He bristles with hair, like a sea-urchin or a hunted boar.
Know all and you will pardon all.
Know all and you will pardon all.
You are his father by nature, I by counsel.
You are his father by nature, I by counsel.
It is but a small merit to observe silence, but it is a grave
fault to speak of matters read more
It is but a small merit to observe silence, but it is a grave
fault to speak of matters on which we should be silent.
