The day is short, the work is much.

The day is short, the work is much.

It was the piece of straw that broke the camel's back.

It was the piece of straw that broke the camel's back.

And quick his colour went and came,
As fear and rage alternate rose.

And quick his colour went and came,
As fear and rage alternate rose.

As the yellow gold is tried in the fire, so is sincerity tested
in adversity.

As the yellow gold is tried in the fire, so is sincerity tested
in adversity.

Money, as it increases, becomes either the master or the slave of
ts owner.

Money, as it increases, becomes either the master or the slave of
ts owner.

The mob may hiss me, but I congratulate myself while I
contemplate my treasures in their hoard.

The mob may hiss me, but I congratulate myself while I
contemplate my treasures in their hoard.

Let not a god interfere unless where a god's assistance is
necessary. [Adopt extreme measures only in extreme cases.]

Let not a god interfere unless where a god's assistance is
necessary. [Adopt extreme measures only in extreme cases.]

Treading softly like a thief,
Lest the harsh shingle should grate underfoot,
And feeling all along the read more

Treading softly like a thief,
Lest the harsh shingle should grate underfoot,
And feeling all along the garden wall.

Where your will is ready, your feete are light.

Where your will is ready, your feete are light.