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Caution comes too late when we are in the midst of evils.
Caution comes too late when we are in the midst of evils.
Manners with Fortunes, Humours turn with Climes,
Tenets with Books, and Principles with Times.
Manners with Fortunes, Humours turn with Climes,
Tenets with Books, and Principles with Times.
Am I always to be a mere listener? Shall I never reply?
Am I always to be a mere listener? Shall I never reply?
The body is more drest then the soule.
The body is more drest then the soule.
A great fortune enslaves its owner.
A great fortune enslaves its owner.
He confesses his guilt who flies from his trial.
He confesses his guilt who flies from his trial.
Give time and permit a short delay, impetuosity ruins everything.
Give time and permit a short delay, impetuosity ruins everything.
