Vain, froward child of empire, say,
Are all thy playthings snatched away?

Vain, froward child of empire, say,
Are all thy playthings snatched away?

A wise man needes not blush for changing his purpose.

A wise man needes not blush for changing his purpose.

I too am not powerless, and my weapons strike hard.

I too am not powerless, and my weapons strike hard.

Successful villany is called virtue.

Successful villany is called virtue.

To rise with the lark, and go to bed with the lamb.

To rise with the lark, and go to bed with the lamb.

Who will make a doore of gold must knock a naile every day.

Who will make a doore of gold must knock a naile every day.

A hungry stomach rarely despises rough food.

A hungry stomach rarely despises rough food.

I do not sacrifice, but lend myself to business.

I do not sacrifice, but lend myself to business.

Are you not accustomed to look at home, when you abuse others?

Are you not accustomed to look at home, when you abuse others?