Modesty sets off one newly come to honour.

Modesty sets off one newly come to honour.

For many are called, but few are chosen.

For many are called, but few are chosen.

Who that has reason, and his smell,
Would not among roses and jasmin dwell?

Who that has reason, and his smell,
Would not among roses and jasmin dwell?

He quits his place well, that leaves his friend there.

He quits his place well, that leaves his friend there.

The doctors gave her over--to an ass.

The doctors gave her over--to an ass.

We must love, as looking one day to hate.

We must love, as looking one day to hate.

It is peculiarly a fool's habit to discern the faults of others,
and to forget his own.

It is peculiarly a fool's habit to discern the faults of others,
and to forget his own.

The higher our position the more modestly should we behave.

The higher our position the more modestly should we behave.

Friends fly away when the cask has been drained to the dregs.

Friends fly away when the cask has been drained to the dregs.