When you have set yourself a task finish it.

When you have set yourself a task finish it.

The tree is known by his fruit.

The tree is known by his fruit.

But he who stems a stream with sand,
And fetters flame with flaxen band,
Has yet a read more

But he who stems a stream with sand,
And fetters flame with flaxen band,
Has yet a harder task to prove--
By firm resolve to conquer love!

Still rolls and to all time shall roll the tumbling flood.

Still rolls and to all time shall roll the tumbling flood.

Pleasure is often the introduction to pain.

Pleasure is often the introduction to pain.

A fat house-keeper makes leane Executors.

A fat house-keeper makes leane Executors.

It's a wicked thing to make a dearth ones garner.

It's a wicked thing to make a dearth ones garner.

You harp perpetually on the same string.

You harp perpetually on the same string.

To disregard money, on suitable occasions, is often a great
profit.

To disregard money, on suitable occasions, is often a great
profit.