Only by the candle, held in the skeleton hand of Poverty, can man
read his own dark heart.

Only by the candle, held in the skeleton hand of Poverty, can man
read his own dark heart.

Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable read more

Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable acts.

All the Armes of England will not arme feare.

All the Armes of England will not arme feare.

Flames too soon acquire strength if disregarded.

Flames too soon acquire strength if disregarded.

Hunger makes dinners, pastime suppers.

Hunger makes dinners, pastime suppers.

Hee is rich enough that wants nothing.

Hee is rich enough that wants nothing.

The mind that broods o'er guilty woes
Is like a scorpion girt by fire.

The mind that broods o'er guilty woes
Is like a scorpion girt by fire.

Be not too thick with anybody; your joys will be fewer, and so
will pains.

Be not too thick with anybody; your joys will be fewer, and so
will pains.

Bear and forbear.

Bear and forbear.