I have a kind of alacrity in sinking.

I have a kind of alacrity in sinking.

So comes a reck'ning when the banquet's o'er,
The dreadful reckn'ning, and men smile no more.

So comes a reck'ning when the banquet's o'er,
The dreadful reckn'ning, and men smile no more.

Caution comes too late when we are in the midst of evils.

Caution comes too late when we are in the midst of evils.

How much of injustice and depravity is sanctioned by custom!

How much of injustice and depravity is sanctioned by custom!

Honourable peace becomes men, fierce anger should belong to
beasts.

Honourable peace becomes men, fierce anger should belong to
beasts.

The sweat of industry would dry and die,
But for the end it works to.

The sweat of industry would dry and die,
But for the end it works to.

Who will think that the gods can be insulted with impunity?

Who will think that the gods can be insulted with impunity?

He who won't be ruled by the rudder must be ruled by the rock.

He who won't be ruled by the rudder must be ruled by the rock.

Truth is a dog that must to kennel. He must be whipped, when
Lady, the brach, may stand by read more

Truth is a dog that must to kennel. He must be whipped, when
Lady, the brach, may stand by the fire and stink.