In all labour there is profit.

In all labour there is profit.

When the mischief is done the door is shut.

When the mischief is done the door is shut.

Vain, froward child of empire, say,
Are all thy playthings snatched away?

Vain, froward child of empire, say,
Are all thy playthings snatched away?

Govern your temper, which will rule you unless kept in
subjection.

Govern your temper, which will rule you unless kept in
subjection.

Skill and confidence are an unconquered army.

Skill and confidence are an unconquered army.

God complaines not, but doth what is fitting.

God complaines not, but doth what is fitting.

Glory comes too late when we are nought but ashes.

Glory comes too late when we are nought but ashes.

To make a commencement requires a mental effort.

To make a commencement requires a mental effort.

Ah, that deceit should steal such gentle shapes,
And with a virtuous vizor hide deep vice!

Ah, that deceit should steal such gentle shapes,
And with a virtuous vizor hide deep vice!