To Tame The Proud, The Fetter'd Slave

Pity Only On Fresh Objects Stays, But With The Tedious Sight Of Woes Decays.

When A Man's Life Is Under Debate, The Judge Can Ne'er Too Long Deliberate.

I Never Saw Any Good That Came Of Telling Truth.

Truth Is The Object Of Our Understanding, As Good Is Of Our Will; And The Understanding Can No More Be Delighted With A Lie Than The Will Can Choose An Apparent Evil.

Blown Roses Hold Their Sweetness To The Last.