You have but fed on the roses, and lain in the lilies of life.

You have but fed on the roses, and lain in the lilies of life.

Small habits, well pursued betimes,
May reach the dignity of crimes.

Small habits, well pursued betimes,
May reach the dignity of crimes.

The bit that one eates, no friend makes.

The bit that one eates, no friend makes.

Harp not on that string, madam; that is past.

Harp not on that string, madam; that is past.

Service without reward is punishment.

Service without reward is punishment.

Some Cupid kills with arrows, some with traps.

Some Cupid kills with arrows, some with traps.

He makes a solitude, and calls it peace.

He makes a solitude, and calls it peace.

'Tis dangerous to take a cold, to sleep, to drink; but I tell you,
my lord fool, out of read more

'Tis dangerous to take a cold, to sleep, to drink; but I tell you,
my lord fool, out of this nettle, danger, we pluck this flower,
safety.

A handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains.

A handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains.