We are slow to believe that which, if true, would grieve us.

We are slow to believe that which, if true, would grieve us.

But sighs subside, and tears (even widows') shrink,
Like Arno in the summer, to a shallow.

But sighs subside, and tears (even widows') shrink,
Like Arno in the summer, to a shallow.

But man, proud man,
Drest in a little brief authority,--
Plays such fantastic tricks before high heaven
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But man, proud man,
Drest in a little brief authority,--
Plays such fantastic tricks before high heaven
As make the angels weep.

He that steals an egge, will steal an oxe.

He that steals an egge, will steal an oxe.

Let nothing offensive to the ear or the eye enter these
thresholds, within which youth dwells.

Let nothing offensive to the ear or the eye enter these
thresholds, within which youth dwells.

You betray your own failing if you cannot bear with the fault of
a friend.

You betray your own failing if you cannot bear with the fault of
a friend.

By looking at squinting people you learn to squint.

By looking at squinting people you learn to squint.

Things are worth what they will fetch at a sale.

Things are worth what they will fetch at a sale.

Whatever you advise, be as brief as possible.

Whatever you advise, be as brief as possible.