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Fill the cup and fill the can,
Have a rouse before the morn;
Every minute dies a read more
Fill the cup and fill the can,
Have a rouse before the morn;
Every minute dies a man,
Every minute one is born.
Good laws are the offspring of bad actions.
Good laws are the offspring of bad actions.
What is got over the devil's back is spent under his belly.
What is got over the devil's back is spent under his belly.
He that hath lost his credit is dead to the world.
He that hath lost his credit is dead to the world.
Every one thinkes his sacke heaviest.
Every one thinkes his sacke heaviest.
Each must drain
His share of pleasure, share of pain.
Each must drain
His share of pleasure, share of pain.
Endure the present, and watch for better things.
Endure the present, and watch for better things.
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving
favour rather than silver and gold.
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving
favour rather than silver and gold.
To make any gain some outlay is necessary.
To make any gain some outlay is necessary.