Every one fastens where there is gaine.

Every one fastens where there is gaine.

Mere verbiage,--it is not worth a carrot!
Why Socrates or Plato--where's the odds?--
Once taught a jay read more

Mere verbiage,--it is not worth a carrot!
Why Socrates or Plato--where's the odds?--
Once taught a jay to supplicate the Gods,
And made a Polly-theist of a Parrot!

Patience, time and money accommodate all things.

Patience, time and money accommodate all things.

But few prize honour more than money.

But few prize honour more than money.

At Christmas play, and make good cheer,
For Christmas comes but once a year.

At Christmas play, and make good cheer,
For Christmas comes but once a year.

By many indignities we come to dignities.

By many indignities we come to dignities.

Small endeavours obtain strength by unity of action: the most
powerful are broken down by discord.

Small endeavours obtain strength by unity of action: the most
powerful are broken down by discord.

If half thy outward graces had been placed
About the thoughts and counsels of thy heart.

If half thy outward graces had been placed
About the thoughts and counsels of thy heart.

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

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