There is an order
Of mortals on the earth, who do become
Old in their youth, and read more

There is an order
Of mortals on the earth, who do become
Old in their youth, and die ere middle age.

Such men as fortune raises from a mean estate to the highest
elevation by way of a joke.

Such men as fortune raises from a mean estate to the highest
elevation by way of a joke.

Desiring things widely different for their various tastes.

Desiring things widely different for their various tastes.

To fine folkes a little ill finely wrapt.

To fine folkes a little ill finely wrapt.

The slothful is the servant of the counters.

The slothful is the servant of the counters.

If gaming does an aged sire entice,
Then my young master swiftly learns the vice.

If gaming does an aged sire entice,
Then my young master swiftly learns the vice.

Comparisons are odious.

Comparisons are odious.

To a child all weather is cold.

To a child all weather is cold.

I fear the Greeks, even when they bring gifts.
[Lat., Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes.]

I fear the Greeks, even when they bring gifts.
[Lat., Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes.]