The mould of a man's fortune is in his own hands.

The mould of a man's fortune is in his own hands.

He stands the shadow of a mighty name.
[Lat., Stat magni nominis umbra.]

He stands the shadow of a mighty name.
[Lat., Stat magni nominis umbra.]

Lips that touch liquor will never touch mine.

Lips that touch liquor will never touch mine.

Summer lasts not for ever; seasons succeed each other.

Summer lasts not for ever; seasons succeed each other.

'Tis best to pause, and think, ere you rush on.

'Tis best to pause, and think, ere you rush on.

Old Camels carry young Camels skins to the Market.

Old Camels carry young Camels skins to the Market.

Men freely believe that which they wish to be the truth.

Men freely believe that which they wish to be the truth.

Men shut their doors against the setting sun.

Men shut their doors against the setting sun.

By doing nothing we learne to do ill.

By doing nothing we learne to do ill.