A good and faithful judge ever prefers the honorable to the expedient. |
A good and faithful judge prefers what is right to what is expedient |
A good scare is worth more than good advice. |
A heart well prepared for adversity in bad times hopes, and in good times fears for a change in fortune. |
A jest often decides matters of importance more effectually and happily than seriousness |
A man is either mad or he is making verses |
A noble pair of brothers. |
A pauper in the midst of wealth. |
A picture is a poem without words. |
A portion of mankind take pride in their vices and pursue their purpose; many more waver between doing what is right and complying with what is wrong. |
A shoe that is too large is apt to trip one, and when too small, to pinch the feet. So it is with those whose fortune does not suit them. |
A word once uttered can never be recalled. |
A word, once sent abroad, flies irrevocably. |
Acquittal of the guilty damns the judge. |
Adversity has the effect of eliciting talents, which in prosperous circumstances would have lain dormant. |