Every bullet has its billet.

Every bullet has its billet.

The human mind ever longs for occupation.

The human mind ever longs for occupation.

I hold a wolf by the ears. [I am in a dilemma I have caught a
Tartar.]

I hold a wolf by the ears. [I am in a dilemma I have caught a
Tartar.]

'Tis very certain the desire of life
Prolongs it.

'Tis very certain the desire of life
Prolongs it.

There is no reliance to be placed on appearance.

There is no reliance to be placed on appearance.

Let justice be done, though the heavens fall.
[Lat., Fiat justitia, ruat coelum.]

Let justice be done, though the heavens fall.
[Lat., Fiat justitia, ruat coelum.]

We have not to talk, but to steer the vessel.

We have not to talk, but to steer the vessel.

The fellow is either a madman or a poet.

The fellow is either a madman or a poet.

Base envy withers at another's joy,
And hates that excellence it cannot reach.

Base envy withers at another's joy,
And hates that excellence it cannot reach.