We must recoile a little, to the end we may leap the better.

We must recoile a little, to the end we may leap the better.

Subtlety set a trap and caught itself.

Subtlety set a trap and caught itself.

Here I stand the perpetrator of the crime--turn then your sword
on me.

Here I stand the perpetrator of the crime--turn then your sword
on me.

A novice always behaves with propriety.

A novice always behaves with propriety.

Virtue lies half way between two opposite vices.

Virtue lies half way between two opposite vices.

Forgiveness to the injured does belong,
But they ne'er pardon who have done the wrong.

Forgiveness to the injured does belong,
But they ne'er pardon who have done the wrong.

A litle wind kindles; much puts out the fire.
[A little wind kindles; much puts out the fire.]

A litle wind kindles; much puts out the fire.
[A little wind kindles; much puts out the fire.]

He says anything that first comes into his mouth.

He says anything that first comes into his mouth.

Admonish your friends in private; praise them in public.

Admonish your friends in private; praise them in public.