The more skilful the gambler, the worse the man.

The more skilful the gambler, the worse the man.

A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.

A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.

Every day in thy life is a leaf in thy history.

Every day in thy life is a leaf in thy history.

Life like an empty dream flits by.

Life like an empty dream flits by.

Those who scratch their hair with one finger. [Fearing to
discompose their curls. Dandies.]

Those who scratch their hair with one finger. [Fearing to
discompose their curls. Dandies.]

Beate the dog before the Lyon.

Beate the dog before the Lyon.

I'll make the fur
Fly 'bout the ears of the old cur.

I'll make the fur
Fly 'bout the ears of the old cur.

Losse embraceth shame.

Losse embraceth shame.

In trying to be concise I become obscure.

In trying to be concise I become obscure.