Reason lies betweene the spurre and the bridle.

Reason lies betweene the spurre and the bridle.

The proof of the pudding is in the eating.

The proof of the pudding is in the eating.

'Tis best to pause, and think, ere you rush on.

'Tis best to pause, and think, ere you rush on.

Sweet discourse makes short daies and nights.

Sweet discourse makes short daies and nights.

Pleasures are enhanced by a moderate indulgence.

Pleasures are enhanced by a moderate indulgence.

We have not wings, we cannot soar,
But we have feet to scale and climb
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We have not wings, we cannot soar,
But we have feet to scale and climb
By slow degrees, by more and more,
The cloudy summits of our time.

Or wherefore trace, from what slight cause
Its source one tyrant passion draws,
Till mastering all within.

Or wherefore trace, from what slight cause
Its source one tyrant passion draws,
Till mastering all within.

Want of pluck shows want of blood.

Want of pluck shows want of blood.

What will their masters not accomplish when low fellows are so
presumptuous?

What will their masters not accomplish when low fellows are so
presumptuous?