Let but the hours of idleness cease, and the bow of Cupid will
become broken and his torch extinguished.

Let but the hours of idleness cease, and the bow of Cupid will
become broken and his torch extinguished.

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.

The mother endures with greater courage the loss of one out many
children, than she who, in her tears, read more

The mother endures with greater courage the loss of one out many
children, than she who, in her tears, exclaims, "Thou wast my
only one!"

One sword keeres another in the sheath.

One sword keeres another in the sheath.

If you are only an underling, don't dress too fine.

If you are only an underling, don't dress too fine.

Of two evils choose the least.
[Lat., E duobus malis minimum eligendum.]

Of two evils choose the least.
[Lat., E duobus malis minimum eligendum.]

Old Camels carry young Camels skins to the Market.

Old Camels carry young Camels skins to the Market.

His golden locks time hath to silver turned.

His golden locks time hath to silver turned.

Little losses amaze, great tame.

Little losses amaze, great tame.