It is the Philosophy of the Distaffe.

It is the Philosophy of the Distaffe.

It is peculiarly a fool's habit to discern the faults of others,
and to forget his own.

It is peculiarly a fool's habit to discern the faults of others,
and to forget his own.

A light breath fans the flame, a violent gust extinguishes it.

A light breath fans the flame, a violent gust extinguishes it.

We frolic while 'tis May.

We frolic while 'tis May.

Who reigns within himself, and rules
Passions, desires, and fears, is more a king.

Who reigns within himself, and rules
Passions, desires, and fears, is more a king.

Nothing pleases which is not freshened by variety.

Nothing pleases which is not freshened by variety.

He who sins when drunk will have to atone for it when sober.

He who sins when drunk will have to atone for it when sober.

All those must such delights expect to share,
Who for their friend think fit to take a bear.

All those must such delights expect to share,
Who for their friend think fit to take a bear.

This victory will be your I ruin.

This victory will be your I ruin.