He has nibbled at the bay. [A poetaster.]

He has nibbled at the bay. [A poetaster.]

Wood halfe burnt is easily kindled.

Wood halfe burnt is easily kindled.

Concealed sorrow bursts the heart, and rages within us as an
internal fire.

Concealed sorrow bursts the heart, and rages within us as an
internal fire.

He will be beloved when he is no more.

He will be beloved when he is no more.

Let the blacksmith wear the chains he has himself made.

Let the blacksmith wear the chains he has himself made.

And gentle Dulness ever loves a joke.

And gentle Dulness ever loves a joke.

The descent to the infernal regions is easy enough, but to
retrace one's steps, and reach the air above, read more

The descent to the infernal regions is easy enough, but to
retrace one's steps, and reach the air above, there's the rub.

Hee that should have what hee hath not, should doe what he doth
not.

Hee that should have what hee hath not, should doe what he doth
not.

Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]

Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]