He who surpasses or subdues mankind,
Must look down on the hate of those below.

He who surpasses or subdues mankind,
Must look down on the hate of those below.

Keep not ill men company, lest you increase the number.

Keep not ill men company, lest you increase the number.

To-night, at least, to-night be gay,
Whate'er to-morrow brings.

To-night, at least, to-night be gay,
Whate'er to-morrow brings.

Send a wise man on an errand, and say nothing unto him.

Send a wise man on an errand, and say nothing unto him.

If the wise erred not, it would goe hard with fooles.

If the wise erred not, it would goe hard with fooles.

'Tis pleasant to have a large heap to take from.

'Tis pleasant to have a large heap to take from.

The man who wants his wedding garments to suit him must allow
plenty of time for the measure.

The man who wants his wedding garments to suit him must allow
plenty of time for the measure.

Silver is of less value than gold, gold than virtue.

Silver is of less value than gold, gold than virtue.

War with vices, but peace with individuals.

War with vices, but peace with individuals.