From the midst of the very fountain of pleasure, something of
bitterness arises to vex us in the flower read more

From the midst of the very fountain of pleasure, something of
bitterness arises to vex us in the flower of enjoyment.

Who friendship with a knave hath made,
Is judg'd a partner in the trade.

Who friendship with a knave hath made,
Is judg'd a partner in the trade.

A friend in need is a friend indeed.

A friend in need is a friend indeed.

An old mans staffe is the rapper of deaths doore.

An old mans staffe is the rapper of deaths doore.

Imperceptibly the hours glide on, and beguile us as they pass.

Imperceptibly the hours glide on, and beguile us as they pass.

I do not sacrifice, but lend myself to business.

I do not sacrifice, but lend myself to business.

Every ill man hath his ill day.

Every ill man hath his ill day.

The web of life is of mingled yarn, good and ill together.

The web of life is of mingled yarn, good and ill together.

Talkers are no good doers.

Talkers are no good doers.