Behold of what delusive worth
The bubbles we pursue on earth,
The shapes we chase.

Behold of what delusive worth
The bubbles we pursue on earth,
The shapes we chase.

Frugality is one thing, avarice another.

Frugality is one thing, avarice another.

The desire to know a thing is heightened by its gratification
being deferred.

The desire to know a thing is heightened by its gratification
being deferred.

Now, infidel, I have you on the hip!

Now, infidel, I have you on the hip!

Scribblers are a self-conceited and self-worshipping race.

Scribblers are a self-conceited and self-worshipping race.

When the lightning strikes but one, not one only does it terrify.

When the lightning strikes but one, not one only does it terrify.

'Twas Christmas broached the mightiest ale,
'Twas Christmas told the merriest tale.

'Twas Christmas broached the mightiest ale,
'Twas Christmas told the merriest tale.

A handfull of good life is better then a bushell of learning.

A handfull of good life is better then a bushell of learning.

What one day gives us, another takes away from us.

What one day gives us, another takes away from us.