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Nothing is to be presumed on, or despaired of.
Nothing is to be presumed on, or despaired of.
None saies his Garner is full.
None saies his Garner is full.
Success brings many to ruin.
Success brings many to ruin.
Envy will merit as its shade pursue,
But like a shadow, proves the substance true.
Envy will merit as its shade pursue,
But like a shadow, proves the substance true.
He like a rock in the sea unshaken stands his ground.
He like a rock in the sea unshaken stands his ground.
Foolish tongues talke by the dozen.
Foolish tongues talke by the dozen.
If the husband once give way
To his wife's capricious sway,
For his breeches he next day
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If the husband once give way
To his wife's capricious sway,
For his breeches he next day
May go to whoop and holloa.