With but a plank between them and their fate.

With but a plank between them and their fate.

To dismiss a guest is a more ungracious act than not to admit him
at all.

To dismiss a guest is a more ungracious act than not to admit him
at all.

Make it a point not to be over-fascinating.

Make it a point not to be over-fascinating.

All men do not admire and delight in the same objects.

All men do not admire and delight in the same objects.

You have but fed on the roses, and lain in the lilies of life.

You have but fed on the roses, and lain in the lilies of life.

The cautious wolf fears the pit, the hawk regards with suspicion
the snare laid for her, and the fish read more

The cautious wolf fears the pit, the hawk regards with suspicion
the snare laid for her, and the fish the hook in its concealment.

Preferment goes by letter and affection.

Preferment goes by letter and affection.

He threatens many that hath injured one.

He threatens many that hath injured one.

Waight and measure take away strife.

Waight and measure take away strife.