A scepter is one thing, and a ladle another.

A scepter is one thing, and a ladle another.

God heales, and the Physitian hath the thankes.

God heales, and the Physitian hath the thankes.

That folly of old age which is called dotage is peculiar to silly
old men, not to age itself.

That folly of old age which is called dotage is peculiar to silly
old men, not to age itself.

If you would be wealthy, think of saving as well as getting.

If you would be wealthy, think of saving as well as getting.

Frugality is one thing, avarice another.

Frugality is one thing, avarice another.

How poor are they that have not patience!
What wound did ever heal but by degrees?

How poor are they that have not patience!
What wound did ever heal but by degrees?

A man suffers death himself as often as he loses those dear to
him.

A man suffers death himself as often as he loses those dear to
him.

And with them words of so sweet breath composed
As made the things more rich.

And with them words of so sweet breath composed
As made the things more rich.

We have to thank God for this retirement.

We have to thank God for this retirement.