Though old and wise, yet still advise.

Though old and wise, yet still advise.

Harp not on that string, madam; that is past.

Harp not on that string, madam; that is past.

Chuse a horse made, and a wife to make.

Chuse a horse made, and a wife to make.

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.

The eye is bigger then the belly.
[The eye is bigger than the belly.]

The eye is bigger then the belly.
[The eye is bigger than the belly.]

The higher the tower, the greater the fall thereof.

The higher the tower, the greater the fall thereof.

For night owls shriek where mounting larks should sing.

For night owls shriek where mounting larks should sing.

Success gives the character of honesty to some classes of
wickedness.

Success gives the character of honesty to some classes of
wickedness.

But, oh! the love that gold must crown!

But, oh! the love that gold must crown!