Much matter decocted into few words.

Much matter decocted into few words.

It's no sure rule to fish with a cros-bow.

It's no sure rule to fish with a cros-bow.

We neglect those things which are under our very eyes, and
heedless of things within our grasp, pursue those read more

We neglect those things which are under our very eyes, and
heedless of things within our grasp, pursue those which are afar
off.

Catch, then, O catch the transient hour;
Improve each moment as it flies!

Catch, then, O catch the transient hour;
Improve each moment as it flies!

There is no such thing as perfect happiness.

There is no such thing as perfect happiness.

Crime requires further crime to conceal it.

Crime requires further crime to conceal it.

Led on by impulse, and blind and ungovernable desires.

Led on by impulse, and blind and ungovernable desires.

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.

Be not too thick with anybody; your joys will be fewer, and so
will pains.

Be not too thick with anybody; your joys will be fewer, and so
will pains.