He who has enough for his wants should desire nothing more.

He who has enough for his wants should desire nothing more.

Or wherefore trace, from what slight cause
Its source one tyrant passion draws,
Till mastering all within.

Or wherefore trace, from what slight cause
Its source one tyrant passion draws,
Till mastering all within.

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.

Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.

Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.

A tongue prone to slander is the proof of a depraved mind.

A tongue prone to slander is the proof of a depraved mind.

Kindness, so far as we can return it, is agreeable.

Kindness, so far as we can return it, is agreeable.

Faire words makes mee looke to my purse.

Faire words makes mee looke to my purse.

It is the duty of a good shepherd to shear, not to skin his
sheep.

It is the duty of a good shepherd to shear, not to skin his
sheep.

The sharper is the berry, the sweeter is the wine.

The sharper is the berry, the sweeter is the wine.