I am not what I once was.
[Lat., Non sum qualis eram.]

I am not what I once was.
[Lat., Non sum qualis eram.]

In strife who inquires whether stratagem or courage was used?

In strife who inquires whether stratagem or courage was used?

Bee not idle and you shall not bee longing.

Bee not idle and you shall not bee longing.

There is nothing more revolting than an old busybody.

There is nothing more revolting than an old busybody.

It a wretched thing to suffer at the hand of one of whom we
cannot complain.

It a wretched thing to suffer at the hand of one of whom we
cannot complain.

Sweet is revenge--especially to women.

Sweet is revenge--especially to women.

It often happens, that misery will follow a marriage when the
dowry is too large.

It often happens, that misery will follow a marriage when the
dowry is too large.

How much a dunce that has been sent to roam
Excels a dunce that has been kept at home.

How much a dunce that has been sent to roam
Excels a dunce that has been kept at home.

With diadem and sceptre high advanced,
The lower still I fall; only supreme
In misery; such joy read more

With diadem and sceptre high advanced,
The lower still I fall; only supreme
In misery; such joy ambition finds.