I abhor the profane rabble and keep them at a distance.

I abhor the profane rabble and keep them at a distance.

Let but the hours of idleness cease, and the bow of Cupid will
become broken and his torch extinguished.

Let but the hours of idleness cease, and the bow of Cupid will
become broken and his torch extinguished.

Deliberate before you begin; but, having carefully done so,
execute with vigour.

Deliberate before you begin; but, having carefully done so,
execute with vigour.

Who aspires must down as low
As high he soar'd.

Who aspires must down as low
As high he soar'd.

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?

For use almost can change the stamp of nature.

For use almost can change the stamp of nature.

Springes to catch woodcocks.

Springes to catch woodcocks.

Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]

Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]

The Catt sees not the mouse ever.

The Catt sees not the mouse ever.