We plough the sand on the sea shore.

We plough the sand on the sea shore.

Love's mind of judgment rarely hath a taste:
Wings and no eyes figure unheedy haste.

Love's mind of judgment rarely hath a taste:
Wings and no eyes figure unheedy haste.

So comes a reck'ning when the banquet's o'er,
The dreadful reckn'ning, and men smile no more.

So comes a reck'ning when the banquet's o'er,
The dreadful reckn'ning, and men smile no more.

I'ld charm her with the magic of a switch.

I'ld charm her with the magic of a switch.

If you cannot conduct yourself with propriety, give place to
those who can.

If you cannot conduct yourself with propriety, give place to
those who can.

The brave are born from the brave and good. In steers and in
horses is to be found the read more

The brave are born from the brave and good. In steers and in
horses is to be found the excellence of their sire; nor do savage
eagles produce a peaceful dove.
[Lat., Fortes creantur fortibus et bonis;
Est in juvenis, est in equibus patrum
Virtus; nee imbellem feroces
Progenerant aquilae columbam.]

The Rich knowes not who is his friend.

The Rich knowes not who is his friend.

Though you see a Church-man ill, yet continue in the Church
still.

Though you see a Church-man ill, yet continue in the Church
still.

Wealth increaseth, but a nameless something is ever wanting to
our insufficient fortune.

Wealth increaseth, but a nameless something is ever wanting to
our insufficient fortune.