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He wears himself out by his labours, and grows old through his
love of possessing wealth.
He wears himself out by his labours, and grows old through his
love of possessing wealth.
The absent partie is still faultie.
The absent partie is still faultie.
It was intended to be a vase, it has turned out a pot.
It was intended to be a vase, it has turned out a pot.
He that hath no ill fortune is troubled with good.
He that hath no ill fortune is troubled with good.
Every sin brings its punishment with it.
Every sin brings its punishment with it.
Think, ye may buy the joys o'er dear,
Remember Tam o'Shanter's mare.
Think, ye may buy the joys o'er dear,
Remember Tam o'Shanter's mare.
He has no other recommendation, save an assumed and crafty
solemnity of demeanour.
He has no other recommendation, save an assumed and crafty
solemnity of demeanour.
Nothing can come of nothing.
Nothing can come of nothing.