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He who speaks evil only differs from his who does evil in that he
lacks opportunity.
He who speaks evil only differs from his who does evil in that he
lacks opportunity.
A mind conscious of its own rectitude.
[Lat., Mens sibi conscia recti.]
A mind conscious of its own rectitude.
[Lat., Mens sibi conscia recti.]
For without transformation
Men become wolves on every slight occasion.
For without transformation
Men become wolves on every slight occasion.
The rose is fairest when 'tis budding new,
And hope is brightest when it dawns from fears;
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The rose is fairest when 'tis budding new,
And hope is brightest when it dawns from fears;
The rose is sweetest wash'd with morning dew,
And love is loveliest when embalm'd in tears.
Skill and confidence are an unconquered army.
Skill and confidence are an unconquered army.
He that pitties another, remembers himselfe.
He that pitties another, remembers himselfe.
The mould of a man's fortune is in his own hands.
The mould of a man's fortune is in his own hands.
Give a clowne your finger, and he will take your hand.
Give a clowne your finger, and he will take your hand.
Vertue now is in herbs and stones and words onely.
Vertue now is in herbs and stones and words onely.