The mob may hiss me, but I congratulate myself while I
contemplate my treasures in their hoard.

The mob may hiss me, but I congratulate myself while I
contemplate my treasures in their hoard.

One hand washeth another, and both the face.

One hand washeth another, and both the face.

Alas! sir,
In what have I offended you? What cause
Hath my behaviour given to your displeasure?

Alas! sir,
In what have I offended you? What cause
Hath my behaviour given to your displeasure?

The heart-sick faintness of the hope delayed!

The heart-sick faintness of the hope delayed!

But scandal's my aversion--I protest
Against all evil speaking, even in jest.

But scandal's my aversion--I protest
Against all evil speaking, even in jest.

He comes to the world, as a gentleman comes
To a lodging ready furnished.

He comes to the world, as a gentleman comes
To a lodging ready furnished.

Hee that lookes not before, finds himselfe behind.

Hee that lookes not before, finds himselfe behind.

Good words are worth much, and cost little.

Good words are worth much, and cost little.

Every fat (vat) must stand upon its bottom.

Every fat (vat) must stand upon its bottom.