So much greater is our thirst for glory than for virtue.

So much greater is our thirst for glory than for virtue.

Every one is weary, the poore in seeking, the rich in keeping,
the good in learning.

Every one is weary, the poore in seeking, the rich in keeping,
the good in learning.

Perhaps the early grave
Which men weep over may be meant to save.

Perhaps the early grave
Which men weep over may be meant to save.

A woman once fallen will shrink from no impropriety.

A woman once fallen will shrink from no impropriety.

An old wise mans shaddow is better then a young buzzards sword.

An old wise mans shaddow is better then a young buzzards sword.

But with what incessant and grievous ills is old age surrounded!

But with what incessant and grievous ills is old age surrounded!

Time hath often cured the wound which reason failed to heal.

Time hath often cured the wound which reason failed to heal.

Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above
rubies.

Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above
rubies.

He is a foole that makes a wedge of his fist.

He is a foole that makes a wedge of his fist.