Prodigal of the property of others, sparing of his own.

Prodigal of the property of others, sparing of his own.

But sighs subside, and tears (even widows') shrink,
Like Arno in the summer, to a shallow.

But sighs subside, and tears (even widows') shrink,
Like Arno in the summer, to a shallow.

'Tis too much proved,--that with devotion's visage,
And pious action, we do sugar o'er
The devil himself.

'Tis too much proved,--that with devotion's visage,
And pious action, we do sugar o'er
The devil himself.

A tongue prone to slander is the proof of a depraved mind.

A tongue prone to slander is the proof of a depraved mind.

Goods are theirs that enjoy them.

Goods are theirs that enjoy them.

Trivial losses often prove great gains.

Trivial losses often prove great gains.

Immodest words admit of no defence;
For want of decency is want of sense.

Immodest words admit of no defence;
For want of decency is want of sense.

The cholerick man never wants woe.

The cholerick man never wants woe.

The holydays of joy are the vigils of sorrow.

The holydays of joy are the vigils of sorrow.