It is an honourable thing to be merciful to the vanquished.

It is an honourable thing to be merciful to the vanquished.

It is a kingly act to help the fallen.

It is a kingly act to help the fallen.

A garden must be lookt unto and drest as the body.

A garden must be lookt unto and drest as the body.

Preferment goes by letter and affection.

Preferment goes by letter and affection.

When his heart is glad
Of the full harvest, I will speak to him.

When his heart is glad
Of the full harvest, I will speak to him.

Pardons and pleasantnesse are great revenges of slanders.

Pardons and pleasantnesse are great revenges of slanders.

Riches too increase, and the maddening craving for gold,
So that men ever seek for more, that they may read more

Riches too increase, and the maddening craving for gold,
So that men ever seek for more, that they may have the most.

I have been a soldier,
Till the helm hath worn those aged temples bare.

I have been a soldier,
Till the helm hath worn those aged temples bare.

A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still and quiet conscience.

A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still and quiet conscience.