The truly noble mind has no resentments.

The truly noble mind has no resentments.

So much greater is our thirst for glory than for virtue.

So much greater is our thirst for glory than for virtue.

A gift much expected is paid, not given.

A gift much expected is paid, not given.

There is no retracing our steps.

There is no retracing our steps.

A fool's wild speech confounds the wise.

A fool's wild speech confounds the wise.

He stands the shadow of a mighty name.
[Lat., Stat magni nominis umbra.]

He stands the shadow of a mighty name.
[Lat., Stat magni nominis umbra.]

Hee commands enough that obeyes a wise man.

Hee commands enough that obeyes a wise man.

When devils will the blackest sins put on,
They do suggest at first with heavenly shows!

When devils will the blackest sins put on,
They do suggest at first with heavenly shows!

Give sorrow words; the grief that does not speak
Whispers the o'erfraught heart, and bids it break.

Give sorrow words; the grief that does not speak
Whispers the o'erfraught heart, and bids it break.