What were vices have become the fashion of the day.

What were vices have become the fashion of the day.

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.]

With taper-light
To seek the beauteous eye of heaven to garnish.

With taper-light
To seek the beauteous eye of heaven to garnish.

Extreme remedies are never the first to be resorted to.

Extreme remedies are never the first to be resorted to.

A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still and quiet conscience.

A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still and quiet conscience.

Grief diminishes when it has nothing to grow upon.

Grief diminishes when it has nothing to grow upon.

If gold knew what gold is, gold would get gold I wis.

If gold knew what gold is, gold would get gold I wis.

All are not merry that dance lightly.

All are not merry that dance lightly.

We must love, as looking one day to hate.

We must love, as looking one day to hate.