So many men in Court and so many strangers.

So many men in Court and so many strangers.

Care keeps his watch in every old man's eye.

Care keeps his watch in every old man's eye.

The gods are just, and of our pleasant vices
Make instruments to plague us.

The gods are just, and of our pleasant vices
Make instruments to plague us.

All is grist that comes to the mill.

All is grist that comes to the mill.

The vices of idleness are only to be shaken off by active
employment.

The vices of idleness are only to be shaken off by active
employment.

The mill cannot grind with water that's past.

The mill cannot grind with water that's past.

Whistle, and I'll come to you, my lad.

Whistle, and I'll come to you, my lad.

Better buy than borrow.

Better buy than borrow.

Ask but enough, and you may lower the price as you list.

Ask but enough, and you may lower the price as you list.