The evening praises the day, and the morning a frost.

The evening praises the day, and the morning a frost.

One who sets off to the best advantage his every act and speech.

One who sets off to the best advantage his every act and speech.

There is an order
Of mortals on the earth, who do become
Old in their youth, and read more

There is an order
Of mortals on the earth, who do become
Old in their youth, and die ere middle age.

The genius, wit, and spirit of a nation are discovered in its
proverbs.

The genius, wit, and spirit of a nation are discovered in its
proverbs.

Marriages are made in Heaven.

Marriages are made in Heaven.

So still we glide down to the sea
Of fathomless eternity.

So still we glide down to the sea
Of fathomless eternity.

A position of dignity is more easily improved upon than acquired.

A position of dignity is more easily improved upon than acquired.

He that trusts much Obliges much, says the Spaniard.

He that trusts much Obliges much, says the Spaniard.

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?