55. It is the weak sort of politicians, that dissemble. 56. Honesty, is the best policy. 57. By indignities, men come to dig nities. 58. In authority, avoid delays, corruption, roughness, and facility. 59. In council, it is good to see dangers, in execution, not. 60. Set not public opinion at defiance. 61. Men always attribute their hardships to the misconduct of their rulers, 62. It never troubles a wolf, how many sheep there be, 63. Every house should have a garden, as a remembrancer of Paradise. 64. It is a sign of strength, not to fear freedom. 65. Be not selfish in a republic. 66. A free State should beget, not import its citizens. 67. Trust women who trust not men, 68. The heart of a country is its weakest spot. 69. It is not safe to keep authority upon the stretch. 70. Do your duty, and posterity will thank you. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind. 76. Bear what is inevitable, without murmuring. 77. A villain is the more dangerous, the less he appears so. 78. Ground no hope on a capricious temper. 79. Desire no benefit from a worthless man. 80. Ask no favor of a body-corporate. 81. Let a man's deeds be the test of his character. 82. Pack a tale-bearer out of thy house. 83. Labor for others with the same faithfulness as for thyself. 84. Peace and concord are the mothers of plenty. 85. Never seek friendship with one who is not better than thyself. 86. Never threaten, it is a womanish thing. |