To err is human, but to persevere in error is only the act of a
fool.
[Lat., Cujusvis read more

To err is human, but to persevere in error is only the act of a
fool.
[Lat., Cujusvis hominis est errare, nullius nisi insipientis in
errore perseverare.]

The Fox knowes much, but more he that catcheth him.

The Fox knowes much, but more he that catcheth him.

They make a desert and they call it peace.

They make a desert and they call it peace.

Glory comes too late when we are nought but ashes.

Glory comes too late when we are nought but ashes.

All beasts of prey are strong or treacherous.

All beasts of prey are strong or treacherous.

So use your own property as not to injure that of another.

So use your own property as not to injure that of another.

We praise old times, but show no curiosity about modern events.

We praise old times, but show no curiosity about modern events.

But pleasures are like poppies spread:
You seize the flower,--its bloom is shed.

But pleasures are like poppies spread:
You seize the flower,--its bloom is shed.

Despair of all recovery spoils longevity,
And makes men's miseries of alarming brevity.

Despair of all recovery spoils longevity,
And makes men's miseries of alarming brevity.