That least pleases us which is most urged on us.

That least pleases us which is most urged on us.

Wisdom is not only to be acquired, but enjoyed.

Wisdom is not only to be acquired, but enjoyed.

Look here, he cries (to give him words):
Thou feathered clay, thou scum of birds!
Look here, read more

Look here, he cries (to give him words):
Thou feathered clay, thou scum of birds!
Look here, thou vile, predestined sinner,
Doomed to be roasted for a dinner.

Art is long, and Time is fleeting,
And out hearts, though stout and brave,
Still, like muffled read more

Art is long, and Time is fleeting,
And out hearts, though stout and brave,
Still, like muffled drums, are beating
Funeral marches to the grave.

It is but the weak and little mind that rejoices in revenge.

It is but the weak and little mind that rejoices in revenge.

A man so various, that he seem'd to be
Not one, but all mankind's epitome;
Stiff in read more

A man so various, that he seem'd to be
Not one, but all mankind's epitome;
Stiff in opinions, always in the wrong.
Was everything by starts, and nothing long;
But in the course of one revolving moon,
Was chymist, fiddler, statesman, and buffoon.

Trust not those cunning waters of his eyes,
For villany is not without such rheum.

Trust not those cunning waters of his eyes,
For villany is not without such rheum.

Labour as long liu'd, pray as even dying.

Labour as long liu'd, pray as even dying.

Occupy yourself, and you will be out of harm's way.

Occupy yourself, and you will be out of harm's way.