The sow that was washed is turned to her wallowing in the mire.

The sow that was washed is turned to her wallowing in the mire.

We get blows and return them.

We get blows and return them.

Patience lightens the burthen we cannot avert.

Patience lightens the burthen we cannot avert.

The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold
as a lion.

The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold
as a lion.

He that toucheth pitch shall be defiled therewith.

He that toucheth pitch shall be defiled therewith.

All is grist that comes to the mill.

All is grist that comes to the mill.

Vulgarity of manners defiles fine garments more than mud.

Vulgarity of manners defiles fine garments more than mud.

Bliss itself is not worth having,
If we're by compulsion blest.

Bliss itself is not worth having,
If we're by compulsion blest.

Rest strengthens the body, the mind too is thus supported; but
unremitting toil destroys both.

Rest strengthens the body, the mind too is thus supported; but
unremitting toil destroys both.