We are slow to believe that which, if true, would grieve us.

We are slow to believe that which, if true, would grieve us.

Be wise to-day; 'tis madness to defer.

Be wise to-day; 'tis madness to defer.

The vices of idleness are only to be shaken off by active
employment.

The vices of idleness are only to be shaken off by active
employment.

All delay is irksome, but it teaches us wisdom.

All delay is irksome, but it teaches us wisdom.

To-morrow, and to-morrow, and to-morrow,
Creeps in this petty pace from day to day,
To the last read more

To-morrow, and to-morrow, and to-morrow,
Creeps in this petty pace from day to day,
To the last syllable of recorded time,
And all our yesterdays have lighted fools
The way to dusty death.

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

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

Chuse none for thy servant who have served thy betters.

Chuse none for thy servant who have served thy betters.

Tell me, thou old man, worthy of a child's bauble.

Tell me, thou old man, worthy of a child's bauble.

To the counsell of fooles a woodden bell.

To the counsell of fooles a woodden bell.