Glory comes too late when we are nought but ashes.

Glory comes too late when we are nought but ashes.

But when to mischief mortals bend their will,
How soon they find fit instruments of ill.

But when to mischief mortals bend their will,
How soon they find fit instruments of ill.

Early, bright, transient, chaste, as morning dew
She sparkled, was exhal'd, and went to heaven.

Early, bright, transient, chaste, as morning dew
She sparkled, was exhal'd, and went to heaven.

What is wealth to me if I cannot enjoy it?

What is wealth to me if I cannot enjoy it?

It is not to be argued that the abuse of a thing proves that it
is useless.

It is not to be argued that the abuse of a thing proves that it
is useless.

A cup concealed in the dress is rarely honestly carried.

A cup concealed in the dress is rarely honestly carried.

Suretyship is the precursor of ruin.

Suretyship is the precursor of ruin.

Though you rise early, yet the day comes at his time, and not
till then.

Though you rise early, yet the day comes at his time, and not
till then.

Look you! I myself am nearest to myself.

Look you! I myself am nearest to myself.