So get the start of the majestic world
And bear the palm alone.

So get the start of the majestic world
And bear the palm alone.

Frugality is one thing, avarice another.

Frugality is one thing, avarice another.

In avoiding one evil we fall into another, if we use not
discretion.

In avoiding one evil we fall into another, if we use not
discretion.

Spare your breath to cool your porridge.

Spare your breath to cool your porridge.

He who boasts of his pedigree praises that which does not belong
to him.

He who boasts of his pedigree praises that which does not belong
to him.

Punishment is lame, but it comes.

Punishment is lame, but it comes.

Fear not the future, weep not for the past.

Fear not the future, weep not for the past.

Much matter decocted into few words.

Much matter decocted into few words.

For 'tis not good that children should know any wickedness.

For 'tis not good that children should know any wickedness.