Virtue may be cheerful without forgetting its dignity.

Virtue may be cheerful without forgetting its dignity.

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

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

Passion and shame torment him, and rage is mingled with his
grief.

Passion and shame torment him, and rage is mingled with his
grief.

Hee that lives in hope danceth without musick.

Hee that lives in hope danceth without musick.

The vices of idleness are only to be shaken off by active
employment.

The vices of idleness are only to be shaken off by active
employment.

They have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind.

They have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind.

Some men plant an opinion they seem to erradicate.

Some men plant an opinion they seem to erradicate.

When God will, no winde but brings raine.

When God will, no winde but brings raine.

Though the power be wanting, the will deserves praise.

Though the power be wanting, the will deserves praise.