He will often have to scratch his head, and bite his nails to the
quick. [To succeed he will read more

He will often have to scratch his head, and bite his nails to the
quick. [To succeed he will have to puzzle his brains and work
hard.]

Chill penury repressed their noble rage,
And froze the genial current of the soul.

Chill penury repressed their noble rage,
And froze the genial current of the soul.

Farre shooting never kild bird.

Farre shooting never kild bird.

Rashness is the companion of youth, prudence of old age.

Rashness is the companion of youth, prudence of old age.

But neither bended knees, pure hands held up,
Sad sighs, deep groans, nor silver-shedding tears,
Could penetrate read more

But neither bended knees, pure hands held up,
Sad sighs, deep groans, nor silver-shedding tears,
Could penetrate her uncompassionate sire.

He that once hitts, is ever bending.

He that once hitts, is ever bending.

Chuse none for thy servant who have served thy betters.

Chuse none for thy servant who have served thy betters.

There is no reliance to be placed on appearance.

There is no reliance to be placed on appearance.

Stay a little, that we may make an end the sooner.

Stay a little, that we may make an end the sooner.