They kindly leave us, but not quite alone,
But in good company, the gout or stone.

They kindly leave us, but not quite alone,
But in good company, the gout or stone.

All are not merry that dance lightly.

All are not merry that dance lightly.

By the wicked the good conduct of others is always dreaded.

By the wicked the good conduct of others is always dreaded.

That is gold which is worth gold.

That is gold which is worth gold.

A position of dignity is more easily improved upon than acquired.

A position of dignity is more easily improved upon than acquired.

Bear with evil, and expect good.

Bear with evil, and expect good.

A man too busy to take care of his health is like a mechanic too
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A man too busy to take care of his health is like a mechanic too
bus to take care of his tools.

Fortune, delighting in her cruel task, and playing her wanton
game untiringly, is ever shifting her uncertain favours.

Fortune, delighting in her cruel task, and playing her wanton
game untiringly, is ever shifting her uncertain favours.

Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise.

Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise.