It is a part of the nature of man to resist compulsion.

It is a part of the nature of man to resist compulsion.

Whom drink made wits, though nature made them fools.

Whom drink made wits, though nature made them fools.

Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd,
Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest;
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Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd,
Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest;
Fate never wounds more deep the generous heart,
Than when a blockhead's insult points the dart.

He, who will not pardon others, must not himself expect pardon.

He, who will not pardon others, must not himself expect pardon.

Suspicion always haunts the guilty mind!
The thief doth fear each bush an officer.

Suspicion always haunts the guilty mind!
The thief doth fear each bush an officer.

A white wall is the paper of a foole.

A white wall is the paper of a foole.

Seeing is different than being told.

Seeing is different than being told.

But what avail'd this temperance, not complete
Against another object more enticing?

But what avail'd this temperance, not complete
Against another object more enticing?

Good habits result from resisting temptation.

Good habits result from resisting temptation.