It is said that the propriety even of old Cato often yielded to
the exciting influence of the grape.

It is said that the propriety even of old Cato often yielded to
the exciting influence of the grape.

Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]

Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]

The accursed hunger for gold.

The accursed hunger for gold.

Care keeps his watch in every old man's eye.

Care keeps his watch in every old man's eye.

Wine and women bring misery.

Wine and women bring misery.

Benefits please like flowers while they are fresh.

Benefits please like flowers while they are fresh.

Avoid delays: procrastination always does harm.

Avoid delays: procrastination always does harm.

You are judged of by what you possess.

You are judged of by what you possess.

A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.

A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.