I abhor the profane rabble and keep them at a distance.

I abhor the profane rabble and keep them at a distance.

He carries well, to whom it waighes not.

He carries well, to whom it waighes not.

So honour peereth in the meanest habit.

So honour peereth in the meanest habit.

We hate merit while it is with us; when taken away from our gaze,
we long for it jealously.

We hate merit while it is with us; when taken away from our gaze,
we long for it jealously.

The cares that flutter batlike round fretted roofs.

The cares that flutter batlike round fretted roofs.

Get money, money still!
And then let virtue follow, if she will.

Get money, money still!
And then let virtue follow, if she will.

Her very silence, and her patience,
Speak to the people, and they pity her.

Her very silence, and her patience,
Speak to the people, and they pity her.

Yet a little while, and (the happy hour) will be over, nor ever
more shall we be able to read more

Yet a little while, and (the happy hour) will be over, nor ever
more shall we be able to recall it.

Three can hold their peace, if two be away.

Three can hold their peace, if two be away.