Dress drains our cellar dry,
And keeps our larder lean; puts out our fires
And introduces hunger, read more

Dress drains our cellar dry,
And keeps our larder lean; puts out our fires
And introduces hunger, frost, and woe,
Where peace and hospitality might reign.

I escaped the Thunder, and fell into the Lightning.

I escaped the Thunder, and fell into the Lightning.

Time rolls on, and we grow old with silent years.

Time rolls on, and we grow old with silent years.

The Fox knowes much, but more he that catcheth him.

The Fox knowes much, but more he that catcheth him.

He that goes softly goes safely.

He that goes softly goes safely.

The pleasure of what we enjoy is lost by coveting more.

The pleasure of what we enjoy is lost by coveting more.

The ripest fruit first falls, and so doth he;
His time is spent, our pilgrimage must be.

The ripest fruit first falls, and so doth he;
His time is spent, our pilgrimage must be.

There is no disputing about taste.
[Lat., De gustibus non disputandum.]

There is no disputing about taste.
[Lat., De gustibus non disputandum.]

Take heede of the viniger of sweet wine.

Take heede of the viniger of sweet wine.