He that is not handsome at 20, nor strong at 30, nor rich at 40,
nor wise at 50, read more

He that is not handsome at 20, nor strong at 30, nor rich at 40,
nor wise at 50, will never bee handsome, strong, rich, or wise.

An honest tale speeds best being plainly told.

An honest tale speeds best being plainly told.

The child saies nothing, but what it heard by the fire.

The child saies nothing, but what it heard by the fire.

Just taking it one day at a time.

Just taking it one day at a time.

A pittifull looke askes enough.

A pittifull looke askes enough.

He that burnes most shines most.

He that burnes most shines most.

Snuffling through his nose some stale joke.

Snuffling through his nose some stale joke.

Catch, then, O catch the transient hour;
Improve each moment as it flies!

Catch, then, O catch the transient hour;
Improve each moment as it flies!

And in the morn and liquid dew of youth,
Contagious blastments are are most imminent.

And in the morn and liquid dew of youth,
Contagious blastments are are most imminent.