Those that God loves, do not live long.

Those that God loves, do not live long.

We always strive for that which is forbidden, and desire that
which is denied us.

We always strive for that which is forbidden, and desire that
which is denied us.

Light is that grief which counsel can allay.

Light is that grief which counsel can allay.

He that handles a nettle tenderly is soonest stung.

He that handles a nettle tenderly is soonest stung.

We hate merit while it is with us; when taken away from our gaze,
we long for it jealously.

We hate merit while it is with us; when taken away from our gaze,
we long for it jealously.

Virtue may be cheerful without forgetting its dignity.

Virtue may be cheerful without forgetting its dignity.

Tears ready to do duty at a minute's notice.

Tears ready to do duty at a minute's notice.

Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise.

Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise.

God sends meat, and the Devil sends cooks.

God sends meat, and the Devil sends cooks.