We are slow to believe that which, if true, would grieve us.

We are slow to believe that which, if true, would grieve us.

If you would know secrets, looke them in griefe or pleasure.

If you would know secrets, looke them in griefe or pleasure.

The smell of money is good, come whence it may. [Alluding to
Vespasian's tax on ordure.]

The smell of money is good, come whence it may. [Alluding to
Vespasian's tax on ordure.]

The would-be wits and can't-be gentlemen.

The would-be wits and can't-be gentlemen.

But thy true lovers more admire by far
Thy naked beauties; give me a cigar.

But thy true lovers more admire by far
Thy naked beauties; give me a cigar.

The command of custome is great.

The command of custome is great.

Old age creeps on us ere we think it nigh.

Old age creeps on us ere we think it nigh.

. . . all who joy would win
Must share it.--Happiness was born a twin.

. . . all who joy would win
Must share it.--Happiness was born a twin.

You must endure what is painful to secure that which is
profitable.

You must endure what is painful to secure that which is
profitable.