Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt,
Since riches point to misery and contempt?

Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt,
Since riches point to misery and contempt?

A friend is a second self.

A friend is a second self.

Hee that lies with the dogs, riseth with fleas.

Hee that lies with the dogs, riseth with fleas.

Sweet is pleasure after pain.

Sweet is pleasure after pain.

But why pursue the common tale?
Or wherefore show how knights prevail,
When ladies dare to hear?

But why pursue the common tale?
Or wherefore show how knights prevail,
When ladies dare to hear?

Evils have their comfort, good none can support.

Evils have their comfort, good none can support.

He who sings the praises of his boyhood's days.

He who sings the praises of his boyhood's days.

God sends cold according to Cloathes.
[God sends cold according to clothes.]

God sends cold according to Cloathes.
[God sends cold according to clothes.]

Know, prudent cautious self-control
Is wisdom's root.

Know, prudent cautious self-control
Is wisdom's root.