The rust of the mind is the destruction of genius.

The rust of the mind is the destruction of genius.

Neither head, nor feet. [Referring to anything very intricate.]

Neither head, nor feet. [Referring to anything very intricate.]

The child saies nothing, but what it heard by the fire.

The child saies nothing, but what it heard by the fire.

Where none admire, 'tis useless to excel;
Where none are beaux, 'tis vain to be a belle.

Where none admire, 'tis useless to excel;
Where none are beaux, 'tis vain to be a belle.

It is not fair to treat as serious that which is only said in
joke.

It is not fair to treat as serious that which is only said in
joke.

Had you the world on your Chesse-bord, you could not fill all to
your mind.

Had you the world on your Chesse-bord, you could not fill all to
your mind.

The hearts letter is read in the eyes.

The hearts letter is read in the eyes.

All those must such delights expect to share,
Who for their friend think fit to take a bear.

All those must such delights expect to share,
Who for their friend think fit to take a bear.

Turning these jests out of service, let us talk in good earnest.

Turning these jests out of service, let us talk in good earnest.