In grasping at uncertainties we lost that which is certain.

In grasping at uncertainties we lost that which is certain.

The more skilful the gambler, the worse the man.

The more skilful the gambler, the worse the man.

Whither art thou rushing to destruction?

Whither art thou rushing to destruction?

And, oftentimes, excusing of a fault,
Doth make the fault the worse by the excuse.

And, oftentimes, excusing of a fault,
Doth make the fault the worse by the excuse.

Go West, young man, and grow up with the country.

Go West, young man, and grow up with the country.

From the midst of the very fountain of pleasure, something of
bitterness arises to vex us in the flower read more

From the midst of the very fountain of pleasure, something of
bitterness arises to vex us in the flower of enjoyment.

Famed
For every branch of every science known.

Famed
For every branch of every science known.

The escaped mouse ever feeles the taste of the bait.

The escaped mouse ever feeles the taste of the bait.

This is the reward of my folly.

This is the reward of my folly.