Friends fly away when the cask has been drained to the dregs.

Friends fly away when the cask has been drained to the dregs.

Let never maiden think, however fair,
She is not fairer in new clothes than old.

Let never maiden think, however fair,
She is not fairer in new clothes than old.

It is always safe to learn, even from our enemies, seldom safe to
venture to instruct, even our friends.

It is always safe to learn, even from our enemies, seldom safe to
venture to instruct, even our friends.

Satan finds some mischief still
For idle hands to do.

Satan finds some mischief still
For idle hands to do.

Building is a sweet impoverishing.

Building is a sweet impoverishing.

Breathes there a man, whose judgment clear
Can others teach their course to steer,
Yet run himself read more

Breathes there a man, whose judgment clear
Can others teach their course to steer,
Yet run himself life's mad career
Wild as the wave?

Better do nothing than do ill.

Better do nothing than do ill.

Nothing lasts but the Church.

Nothing lasts but the Church.

When they can't win in fair fight, they resort to all sorts of
sly tricks.

When they can't win in fair fight, they resort to all sorts of
sly tricks.