224 OF THE ADVANCEMENT OF LEARNING, [XXII.6. _ 
Primus in sua causa justus ; sed venit altera pars, et 
tnguiret in eum. Here is observed, that in all causes — 
the first tale possesseth much; in sort, that the pre- 
judice thereby wrought will be hardly removed, except 
some abuse or falsity in the information be detected. 
© Verba bilinguis quasi simplicia, et ipsa perveniunt ad 
intertora veniris. Here is distinguished, that flattery 
and insinuation, which seemeth set and artificial, sink- 
- eth not far; but that entereth deep which hath show of 
nature, liberty, and simplicity. 
Qui erudit derisorem, tpse stbt injuriam facit ; et qui 
arguit impium, sibt maculam generat. Tere caution is 
given how we tender reprehension to arrogant and scorn- 
ful natures, whose manner is to esteem it for contumely, 
and accordingly to return it. : 
Da sapient? occastonem, et addetur et sapientia, Tere is ~* 
distinguished the wisdom brought into habit, and that 
which is but verbal and swimming only ‘in conceit ; for 
the one upon the occasion presented is quickened and 
redoubled, the other is amazed and confused. 
Quomodo in aquts resplendent vultus prospicientium, sic 
corda hominum manifesta sunt prudentibus, Here the mind 
of a wise man is compared to a glass, wherein the images 
of all diversity of natures and customs are represented; 
from which representation proceedeth that application, 
Qui sapit, innumeris moribus aptus erit. 
4. Thus have I stayed somewhat longer upon these 
sentences politic of Salomon than is agreeable to the 
proportion of an example; led with a desire to give 
authority to this part of knowledge, which I noted as 
deficient, by so excellent a precedent; and have also 
attended them with brief observations, such as to my 
understanding offer no violence to the sense, though I 
