Better spare to have of thine own, then aske of other men.

Better spare to have of thine own, then aske of other men.

Soft and faire goes farre.

Soft and faire goes farre.

I see the better course and approve of it; I follow, alas! the
worse!

I see the better course and approve of it; I follow, alas! the
worse!

Strict law is often great injustice.

Strict law is often great injustice.

Straining breaks the bow, and relaxation relieves the mind.
[Lat., Arcum intensio frangit, animum remissio.]

Straining breaks the bow, and relaxation relieves the mind.
[Lat., Arcum intensio frangit, animum remissio.]

The king can do no wrong.

The king can do no wrong.

Integrity is praised and starves.

Integrity is praised and starves.

Some innocents 'scape not the thunderbolt.

Some innocents 'scape not the thunderbolt.

In vain will you fly from one vice if in your wilfulness you
embrace another.

In vain will you fly from one vice if in your wilfulness you
embrace another.