But scandal's my aversion--I protest
Against all evil speaking, even in jest.

But scandal's my aversion--I protest
Against all evil speaking, even in jest.

He never sought to stem the current. [Of a statesman who
accommodates his views to public opinion.]

He never sought to stem the current. [Of a statesman who
accommodates his views to public opinion.]

A friend is a second self.

A friend is a second self.

He who has enough for his wants should desire nothing more.

He who has enough for his wants should desire nothing more.

The apprehension of approaching evil has hurried many into the
utmost danger.

The apprehension of approaching evil has hurried many into the
utmost danger.

All they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.

All they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.

He that goeth farre hath many encounters.

He that goeth farre hath many encounters.

The envious will die, but envy never.
[Fr., Les envieux mourront, mais non jamais l'envie.]

The envious will die, but envy never.
[Fr., Les envieux mourront, mais non jamais l'envie.]

Haste is productive of injury, and so is too much hesitation. He
is the wisest man who does everything read more

Haste is productive of injury, and so is too much hesitation. He
is the wisest man who does everything at the proper time.