It is easy to be wise after the event.

It is easy to be wise after the event.

We are born poets. we become orators.

We are born poets. we become orators.

That folly of old age which is called dotage is peculiar to silly
old men, not to age itself.

That folly of old age which is called dotage is peculiar to silly
old men, not to age itself.

With swimming looks of speechless tenderness.

With swimming looks of speechless tenderness.

Springes to catch woodcocks.

Springes to catch woodcocks.

One may smile, and smile, and be a villain.

One may smile, and smile, and be a villain.

The road to success is lined with many tempting parking spaces.

The road to success is lined with many tempting parking spaces.

By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.

By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.

With winsome cruelty she refuses.

With winsome cruelty she refuses.