Be this our wall of brass, to be conscious of having done no
evil, and to grow pale at read more

Be this our wall of brass, to be conscious of having done no
evil, and to grow pale at no accusation.

The eagle suffers little birds to sing,
And is not careful what they mean thereby.

The eagle suffers little birds to sing,
And is not careful what they mean thereby.

We live by reposing trust in each other.

We live by reposing trust in each other.

By flying, men often rush into the midst of calamities.

By flying, men often rush into the midst of calamities.

A crown
Golden in show, is but a wreath of thorns,
Bring dangers, troubles, cares, and sleepless read more

A crown
Golden in show, is but a wreath of thorns,
Bring dangers, troubles, cares, and sleepless nights
To him who wears the regal diadem.

Building is a sweet impoverishing.

Building is a sweet impoverishing.

Dally not with mony or women.

Dally not with mony or women.

Hidden evils are most dreaded.

Hidden evils are most dreaded.

I shall speak facts; but some will say I deal in fiction.

I shall speak facts; but some will say I deal in fiction.