I do not sacrifice, but lend myself to business.

I do not sacrifice, but lend myself to business.

If gaming does an aged sire entice,
Then my young master swiftly learns the vice.

If gaming does an aged sire entice,
Then my young master swiftly learns the vice.

If your head is wax, don't walk in the sun.

If your head is wax, don't walk in the sun.

At length the Fox is brought to the Furrier.

At length the Fox is brought to the Furrier.

A soldier when aged is not appreciated; the love of an old man
sickens.

A soldier when aged is not appreciated; the love of an old man
sickens.

For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of
the fool: this also is read more

For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of
the fool: this also is vanity.

He may as well not thank at all, who thanks when none are by.

He may as well not thank at all, who thanks when none are by.

In a retreat the lame are formost.

In a retreat the lame are formost.

The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most read more

The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most pleasing to others.