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

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

For night owls shriek where mounting larks should sing.

For night owls shriek where mounting larks should sing.

I give not gold for mere expectations.

I give not gold for mere expectations.

Wee know not who lives or dies.

Wee know not who lives or dies.

Will fortune never come with both hands full,
But write her fair words still in foulest letters?
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Will fortune never come with both hands full,
But write her fair words still in foulest letters?
She either gives a stomach and no food--
Such are the poor, in health--or else a feast
And takes away the stomach-- such are the rich,
That have abundance, and enjoy it not.

He that looseth is Marchant as well as he that gaines.

He that looseth is Marchant as well as he that gaines.

Water trotted is as good as oates.

Water trotted is as good as oates.

A golden key can open any door.

A golden key can open any door.

For Lycidas is dead, dead ere his prime,
Young Lycidas, and hath not left his peer.

For Lycidas is dead, dead ere his prime,
Young Lycidas, and hath not left his peer.