Content is more than a kingdom.

Content is more than a kingdom.

One gets a cross for his crime, the other a crown.

One gets a cross for his crime, the other a crown.

The ire of a despotic king
Rides forth upon destruction's wing.

The ire of a despotic king
Rides forth upon destruction's wing.

Infants manners are moulded more by the example of Parents, then
by stars at their nativities.

Infants manners are moulded more by the example of Parents, then
by stars at their nativities.

No work is of such merit as to instruct from a mere cursory
perusal.

No work is of such merit as to instruct from a mere cursory
perusal.

A kindness spontaneously offered to him who needs it, is doubly
gratifying.

A kindness spontaneously offered to him who needs it, is doubly
gratifying.

Though the power be wanting, the will deserves praise.

Though the power be wanting, the will deserves praise.

It is the nature of the unfortunate to be spiteful, and to envy
those who are well to do.

It is the nature of the unfortunate to be spiteful, and to envy
those who are well to do.

We may escape misfortune for a while, but the evil day will come.

We may escape misfortune for a while, but the evil day will come.