The cholerick man never wants woe.

The cholerick man never wants woe.

It is best to know the worst at once.

It is best to know the worst at once.

Nothing is to be presumed on, or despaired of.

Nothing is to be presumed on, or despaired of.

Behold of what delusive worth
The bubbles we pursue on earth,
The shapes we chase.

Behold of what delusive worth
The bubbles we pursue on earth,
The shapes we chase.

Estate in two parishes is bread in two wallets.

Estate in two parishes is bread in two wallets.

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.

Little pitchers have wide eares.
[Little pitchers have wide ears.]

Little pitchers have wide eares.
[Little pitchers have wide ears.]

In a long work sleep may be naturally expected.

In a long work sleep may be naturally expected.

Come what may, all bad fortune is to be conquered by endurance.

Come what may, all bad fortune is to be conquered by endurance.