The genius, wit, and spirit of a nation are discovered in its
proverbs.

The genius, wit, and spirit of a nation are discovered in its
proverbs.

None is offended but by himselfe.

None is offended but by himselfe.

He that feares leaves, let him not goe into the wood.

He that feares leaves, let him not goe into the wood.

Speake fitly, or be silent wisely.

Speake fitly, or be silent wisely.

The tongue walkes where the teeth speede not.

The tongue walkes where the teeth speede not.

Are you not accustomed to look at home, when you abuse others?

Are you not accustomed to look at home, when you abuse others?

With diadem and sceptre high advanced,
The lower still I fall; only supreme
In misery; such joy read more

With diadem and sceptre high advanced,
The lower still I fall; only supreme
In misery; such joy ambition finds.

As wither'd roses yield a late perfume.

As wither'd roses yield a late perfume.

Give me the ocular proof.

Give me the ocular proof.