Fain would I climb, yet fear I to fall.

The gain of lying is nothing else but not to be trusted of any, nor to be believed when we say the truth.

The difference between a rich man and a poor man is this--the former eats when he pleases, and the latter when he can get it.

Give my scallop-shell of quiet, My staff of faith to walk upon, My scrip of joy, immortal diet, My bottle of salvation, My gown of glory, hope's true gage; And thus I'll take my pilgrimage.

When a felon's not engaged in his employment Or maturing his felonious little plans His capacity for innocent enjoyment Is just as great as any honest man's Ah! When constabulary duty's to be done A policeman's lot is not a happy one.

The most divine light only shineth on those minds which are purged from all worldly dross and human uncleanliness.

Corrupt seeds bring forth corrupt plants.