It is a wretched thing to rest upon the fame of others, lest, the
supporting pillar being removed, the read more

It is a wretched thing to rest upon the fame of others, lest, the
supporting pillar being removed, the superstructure should
collapse in ruin.

They are safe in their number and their close array.

They are safe in their number and their close array.

Art is long, and Time is fleeting,
And out hearts, though stout and brave,
Still, like muffled read more

Art is long, and Time is fleeting,
And out hearts, though stout and brave,
Still, like muffled drums, are beating
Funeral marches to the grave.

So closely our whims on our miseries tread,
That the laugh is awak'd ere the tear can be dried.

So closely our whims on our miseries tread,
That the laugh is awak'd ere the tear can be dried.

I have cut my leg with my own adze.

I have cut my leg with my own adze.

A small heart hath small desires.

A small heart hath small desires.

Covetousnesse breaks the bag.

Covetousnesse breaks the bag.

In time the rod
Becomes more mocked than feared.

In time the rod
Becomes more mocked than feared.

So live with an inferior as you would wish a superior to live
with you.

So live with an inferior as you would wish a superior to live
with you.