The vertue of a coward is suspition.

The vertue of a coward is suspition.

So enjoy the pleasures of the hour as not to spoil those that are
to follow.

So enjoy the pleasures of the hour as not to spoil those that are
to follow.

Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots?

Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots?

Pleasures are enhanced by a moderate indulgence.

Pleasures are enhanced by a moderate indulgence.

Sinnes are not knowne till they bee acted.

Sinnes are not knowne till they bee acted.

In the world who knowes not to swimme, goes to the bottome.

In the world who knowes not to swimme, goes to the bottome.

Happier are the hands compast with yron, then a heart with
thoughts.

Happier are the hands compast with yron, then a heart with
thoughts.

Wouldst thou, or thou,
Forego what's now,
For all that hope may say?
No--joy's read more

Wouldst thou, or thou,
Forego what's now,
For all that hope may say?
No--joy's reply,
From every eye,
Is, "Live we while we may."

My days are swifter than a weaver's shuttle, and are spent
without hope.

My days are swifter than a weaver's shuttle, and are spent
without hope.