The example alone of a vicious prince will corrupt an age; but that of a good one will not reform it.

The chameleon, who is said to feed upon nothing but air, has of all animals the nimblest tongue.

111 company is like a dog, who dirts those most whom he loves best.

There is nothing constant in this world but inconsistency.

Though fear should lend him pinions like the wind, yet swifter fate will seize him from behind.

It is likewise to be observed that this society hath a peculiar chant and jargon of their own, that no other mortal can understand, and wherein all their laws are written, which they take special care to multiply.

So geographers, in Africa maps, With savage pictures fill their gaps, And o'er uninhabitable downs Place elephants for want of towns