 Though "the words of the wise be as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies," yet their examples are the hammer to drive them in to take the deeper hold. A father that whipped his son for swearing, and swore himself whilst he whipped him, did more harm by his example than good by his correction. Topics: Hypocrisy, Examples, Children |
| Many hope the tree may be felled that they may gather chips by the fall. Topics: Hypocrisy |
| Those who are surly and imperious to their inferiors are generally humble, flattering, and cringing to their superiors. Topics: Hypocrisy |
| Prescribe no positive laws to thy will; for thou mayest be forced tomorrow to drink the same water thou despisest today. Topics: Hypocrisy, Discretion |
| A fox should not be on the jury at a goose's trial. Topics: Hypocrisy |
| Don't let your will roar when your power only whispers. Topics: Hypocrisy, Power |
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| Every horse thinks its own pack heaviest. Topics: Hypocrisy |
| He does not believe who does not live according to his belief. Topics: Hypocrisy, Believing |
| He that flings dirt at another dirtieth himself most. Topics: Hypocrisy |
| The lion is not so fierce as painted. Topics: Hypocrisy |
| The mob has many heads but no brains. Topics: Hypocrisy |
| There is a great difference between painting a face and not washing it. Topics: Hypocrisy |
