Caution comes too late when we are in the midst of evils.

Caution comes too late when we are in the midst of evils.

He that knowes nothing, doubts nothing.

He that knowes nothing, doubts nothing.

To hear is to heed.

To hear is to heed.

Betray not a secret even though racked by wine or wrath.

Betray not a secret even though racked by wine or wrath.

He will often have to scratch his head, and bite his nails to the
quick. [To succeed he will read more

He will often have to scratch his head, and bite his nails to the
quick. [To succeed he will have to puzzle his brains and work
hard.]

We praise old times, but show no curiosity about modern events.

We praise old times, but show no curiosity about modern events.

Of what avail are pedigrees?

Of what avail are pedigrees?

Of joys departed
Not to return, how painful the remembrance.

Of joys departed
Not to return, how painful the remembrance.

Sweet is revenge--especially to women.

Sweet is revenge--especially to women.