But what avail'd this temperance, not complete
Against another object more enticing?

But what avail'd this temperance, not complete
Against another object more enticing?

For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth
knowledge increaseth sorrow.

For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth
knowledge increaseth sorrow.

Punishment is lame, but it comes.

Punishment is lame, but it comes.

He complaines wrongfully on the sea that twice suffers shipwrack.

He complaines wrongfully on the sea that twice suffers shipwrack.

He that speakes sowes, and he that holds his peace, gathers.

He that speakes sowes, and he that holds his peace, gathers.

A friend always loves, but he who loves is not always a friend.

A friend always loves, but he who loves is not always a friend.

Tell me, thou old man, worthy of a child's bauble.

Tell me, thou old man, worthy of a child's bauble.

O let not women's weapons, water-drops,
Stain my man's cheeks!

O let not women's weapons, water-drops,
Stain my man's cheeks!

For many are called, but few are chosen.

For many are called, but few are chosen.