I give not gold for mere expectations.

I give not gold for mere expectations.

In avoiding one evil we fall into another, if we use not
discretion.

In avoiding one evil we fall into another, if we use not
discretion.

Dress drains our cellar dry,
And keeps our larder lean; puts out our fires
And introduces hunger, read more

Dress drains our cellar dry,
And keeps our larder lean; puts out our fires
And introduces hunger, frost, and woe,
Where peace and hospitality might reign.

The whole race of scribblers flies from the town and yearns for
country life.

The whole race of scribblers flies from the town and yearns for
country life.

Hee that gives thee a bone, would not have thee die.

Hee that gives thee a bone, would not have thee die.

Some evils are cured by contempt.

Some evils are cured by contempt.

There are calumnies against which even innocence loses courage.

There are calumnies against which even innocence loses courage.

Brighter than Parian marble.

Brighter than Parian marble.

She is kept alive on the milk of asses which she takes with her
wherever she goes.

She is kept alive on the milk of asses which she takes with her
wherever she goes.