One science only will one genius fit,
So vast is art, so narrow human wit.

One science only will one genius fit,
So vast is art, so narrow human wit.

Riches are first to be sought for; after wealth, virtue.

Riches are first to be sought for; after wealth, virtue.

Everything in art is but a copy of nature.

Everything in art is but a copy of nature.

The pupil will eclipse his tutor, I warrant.

The pupil will eclipse his tutor, I warrant.

Men's evil manners live in brass; their virtues
We write in water.

Men's evil manners live in brass; their virtues
We write in water.

Whom drink made wits, though nature made them fools.

Whom drink made wits, though nature made them fools.

What one day gives us, another takes away from us.

What one day gives us, another takes away from us.

Let not him that feares feathers come among wild-foule.

Let not him that feares feathers come among wild-foule.

Try your skill in gilt first, and then in gold.

Try your skill in gilt first, and then in gold.