Demons in act, but gods at least in face.

Demons in act, but gods at least in face.

In strife who inquires whether stratagem or courage was used?

In strife who inquires whether stratagem or courage was used?

'Tis very certain the desire of life
Prolongs it.

'Tis very certain the desire of life
Prolongs it.

Mix with your grave designs a little pleasure;
Each day of business has its hour of leisure.

Mix with your grave designs a little pleasure;
Each day of business has its hour of leisure.

Let him love none and be by none beloved!

Let him love none and be by none beloved!

I talk of cheese, you of chalk.

I talk of cheese, you of chalk.

The mob may hiss me, but I congratulate myself while I
contemplate my treasures in their hoard.

The mob may hiss me, but I congratulate myself while I
contemplate my treasures in their hoard.

A true friend is tested in adversity.

A true friend is tested in adversity.

Designedly God covers in dark night the issue of futurity.

Designedly God covers in dark night the issue of futurity.