It is a wretched thing to rest upon the fame of others, lest, the
supporting pillar being removed, the read more

It is a wretched thing to rest upon the fame of others, lest, the
supporting pillar being removed, the superstructure should
collapse in ruin.

The lofty pine is most easily brought low by the force of the
wind, and the higher the tower read more

The lofty pine is most easily brought low by the force of the
wind, and the higher the tower the greater the fall thereof.

We are often saved from crime by the disgrace of others.

We are often saved from crime by the disgrace of others.

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

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

'Tis in grain, sir; 'twill endure wind and weather.

'Tis in grain, sir; 'twill endure wind and weather.

There is no reliance to be placed on appearance.

There is no reliance to be placed on appearance.

That which we are not permitted to have we delight in; that which
we can have is disregarded.

That which we are not permitted to have we delight in; that which
we can have is disregarded.

It is a kingly act to help the fallen.

It is a kingly act to help the fallen.

Many kisse the hand they wish cut off.

Many kisse the hand they wish cut off.