Present fears
Are less than horrible imaginings.

Present fears
Are less than horrible imaginings.

Love and dignity do not dwell together.

Love and dignity do not dwell together.

You must endure, and not cry out against that which cannot be
avoided.

You must endure, and not cry out against that which cannot be
avoided.

So closely our whims on our miseries tread,
That the laugh is awak'd ere the tear can be dried.

So closely our whims on our miseries tread,
That the laugh is awak'd ere the tear can be dried.

All our sweetest hours fly fastest.

All our sweetest hours fly fastest.

If you can't beat them, join them.

If you can't beat them, join them.

To John I owed great obligation:
But John unhandsomely thought fit
To publish it to all the read more

To John I owed great obligation:
But John unhandsomely thought fit
To publish it to all the nation;
Sure John and I are more than quit.

Strike the iron whilst it is hot.

Strike the iron whilst it is hot.

Strength without judgment falls by its own weight.

Strength without judgment falls by its own weight.