Give time and permit a short delay, impetuosity ruins everything.

Give time and permit a short delay, impetuosity ruins everything.

The gods have given you wealth and the means of enjoying it.

The gods have given you wealth and the means of enjoying it.

The genius, wit, and spirit of a nation are discovered in its
proverbs.

The genius, wit, and spirit of a nation are discovered in its
proverbs.

You whirled them to the back of beyont.

You whirled them to the back of beyont.

Neither eyes on letters, nor hands in coffers.

Neither eyes on letters, nor hands in coffers.

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

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

Death will have his day.

Death will have his day.

By looking at squinting people you learn to squint.

By looking at squinting people you learn to squint.

Riches with their wicked inducements increase; nevertheless,
avarice is never satisfied.

Riches with their wicked inducements increase; nevertheless,
avarice is never satisfied.