The way of transgressors is hard.

The way of transgressors is hard.

E'en his failings leaned to virtue's side.

E'en his failings leaned to virtue's side.

And neglected his task for the flowers on the way.

And neglected his task for the flowers on the way.

Frugality is the mother of all virtues.

Frugality is the mother of all virtues.

Make hast to an ill way that you may get out of it.

Make hast to an ill way that you may get out of it.

To a fair day open the window, but make you ready as to a foule.

To a fair day open the window, but make you ready as to a foule.

The thorne comes forth with the point forwards.

The thorne comes forth with the point forwards.

When clouds are seen wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall then winter is at hand.

When clouds are seen wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall then winter is at hand.

That delay is our surest protection which enables us to
deliberate on the merits of our intentions.

That delay is our surest protection which enables us to
deliberate on the merits of our intentions.