In my integrity I'll wrap me up.

In my integrity I'll wrap me up.

When age is jocond it makes sport for death.

When age is jocond it makes sport for death.

I'll tell the names and sayings and the places of their birth,
Of the seven great ancient sages so read more

I'll tell the names and sayings and the places of their birth,
Of the seven great ancient sages so renowned on Grecian earth,
The Lindian Cleobulus said, "The mean was still the best";
The Spartan Chilo said, "Know thyself," a heaven-born phrase
confessed.
Corinthian Periander taught "Our anger to command,"
"Too much of nothing," Pittacus, from Mitylene's strand;
Athenian Solon this advised, "Look to the end of life,"
And Bias from Priene showed, "Bad men are the most rife";
Milesian Thales uregd that "None should e'er a surety be";
Few were there words, but if you look, you'll much in little see.

One man excels in eloquence, another in arms.

One man excels in eloquence, another in arms.

Then gently scan your brother man,
Still gentler sister woman;
Though they may gang a' kennin' wrang
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Then gently scan your brother man,
Still gentler sister woman;
Though they may gang a' kennin' wrang
To step aside is human.

An old cat sports not with her prey.

An old cat sports not with her prey.

Fine dressing is a foule house swept before the doores.

Fine dressing is a foule house swept before the doores.

Push on,--keep moving.

Push on,--keep moving.

Pleasures are enhanced by a moderate indulgence.

Pleasures are enhanced by a moderate indulgence.