Harp not on that string, madam; that is past.

Harp not on that string, madam; that is past.

The mind does not easily unlearn what it has been long in
learning.

The mind does not easily unlearn what it has been long in
learning.

Though you see a Church-man ill, yet continue in the Church
still.

Though you see a Church-man ill, yet continue in the Church
still.

The eyes see not what is before them when the mind is intent on
other matters.

The eyes see not what is before them when the mind is intent on
other matters.

Never look a gift horse in the mouth.
[Lat., Noli equi dentes inspicere donati.]

Never look a gift horse in the mouth.
[Lat., Noli equi dentes inspicere donati.]

Always keep your hook in the water: where you least expect one,
the fish will be found.

Always keep your hook in the water: where you least expect one,
the fish will be found.

Let to-morrow take care of to-morrow,
Leave things of the future to fate;
What's the use to read more

Let to-morrow take care of to-morrow,
Leave things of the future to fate;
What's the use to anticipate sorrow?
Life's troubles come never too late.

Whom drink made wits, though nature made them fools.

Whom drink made wits, though nature made them fools.

When devils will the blackest sins put on,
They do suggest at first with heavenly shows!

When devils will the blackest sins put on,
They do suggest at first with heavenly shows!