The body, enervated by the excesses of the preceding day, weighs
down and prostates the mind also.

The body, enervated by the excesses of the preceding day, weighs
down and prostates the mind also.

Between the businesse of life and the day of death, a space ought
to be interposed.

Between the businesse of life and the day of death, a space ought
to be interposed.

He that hath not the craft, let him shut up shop.

He that hath not the craft, let him shut up shop.

Hee that comes of a hen must scrape.

Hee that comes of a hen must scrape.

We Batchelors laugh and shew our teeth, but you married men laugh
till your hearts ake.

We Batchelors laugh and shew our teeth, but you married men laugh
till your hearts ake.

Say to pleasure, Gentle Eve, I will none of your apple.

Say to pleasure, Gentle Eve, I will none of your apple.

Thus the whirligig of time
Brings in his revenges.

Thus the whirligig of time
Brings in his revenges.

He will not carry his wealth to the waters of Acheron.

He will not carry his wealth to the waters of Acheron.

I know myself now, and I feel within me
A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still read more

I know myself now, and I feel within me
A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still and quiet conscience.