But what avail'd this temperance, not complete
Against another object more enticing?

But what avail'd this temperance, not complete
Against another object more enticing?

I sit within a helmless bark.

I sit within a helmless bark.

He comes not in my books.

He comes not in my books.

He who gets the better of an irascible temperament conquers his
worst enemy.

He who gets the better of an irascible temperament conquers his
worst enemy.

Here's metal more attractive.

Here's metal more attractive.

Push on,--keep moving.

Push on,--keep moving.

Give time and permit a short delay, impetuosity ruins everything.

Give time and permit a short delay, impetuosity ruins everything.

Neither praise nor dispraise thy selfe, thy actins serve the
turne.

Neither praise nor dispraise thy selfe, thy actins serve the
turne.

You harp perpetually on the same string.

You harp perpetually on the same string.