The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most read more

The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most pleasing to others.

Some evils are cured by contempt.

Some evils are cured by contempt.

The point is plain as a pike staff.

The point is plain as a pike staff.

There is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.

There is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.

Proverbs are short sentences drawn from long and wise experience.

Proverbs are short sentences drawn from long and wise experience.

To-night, at least, to-night be gay,
Whate'er to-morrow brings.

To-night, at least, to-night be gay,
Whate'er to-morrow brings.

But time strips our illusions of their hue,
And one by one in turn some grand mistake
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But time strips our illusions of their hue,
And one by one in turn some grand mistake
Casts off its bright skin yearly like a snake.

One man excels in eloquence, another in arms.

One man excels in eloquence, another in arms.

Oft expectation fails, and most oft there,
Where most it promises.

Oft expectation fails, and most oft there,
Where most it promises.