Defer not till to-morrow to be wise,
To-morrow's sun to thee may never rise.

Defer not till to-morrow to be wise,
To-morrow's sun to thee may never rise.

There is no reliance to be placed on appearance.

There is no reliance to be placed on appearance.

A crown
Golden in show, is but a wreath of thorns,
Bring dangers, troubles, cares, and sleepless read more

A crown
Golden in show, is but a wreath of thorns,
Bring dangers, troubles, cares, and sleepless nights
To him who wears the regal diadem.

Silver is of less value than gold, gold than virtue.

Silver is of less value than gold, gold than virtue.

The sweat of industry would dry and die,
But for the end it works to.

The sweat of industry would dry and die,
But for the end it works to.

There's nothing makes me so much grieve,
As that abominable tittle-tattle,
Which is the cud eschew'd by read more

There's nothing makes me so much grieve,
As that abominable tittle-tattle,
Which is the cud eschew'd by human cattle.

A little nonsense now and then
Is relished by the wisest men.

A little nonsense now and then
Is relished by the wisest men.

We have not to talk, but to steer the vessel.

We have not to talk, but to steer the vessel.

Let every man find pleasure in practising the profession he has
learnt.

Let every man find pleasure in practising the profession he has
learnt.