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Nae man can tether time nor tide.
Nae man can tether time nor tide.
 There are many things which may not be uttered by men in 
threadbare coats.  
 There are many things which may not be uttered by men in 
threadbare coats. 
 The excesses of our youth are drafts upon our old age, payable 
with interest about thirty years after date.  
 The excesses of our youth are drafts upon our old age, payable 
with interest about thirty years after date. 
The command of custome is great.
The command of custome is great.
Small showers last long, but sudden storms are short.
Small showers last long, but sudden storms are short.
If the staffe be crooked, the shadow cannot be straight.
If the staffe be crooked, the shadow cannot be straight.
Enjoy in happiness the pleasures which each hour brings with it.
Enjoy in happiness the pleasures which each hour brings with it.
 Time puts an end to speculation in opinions, and confirms the 
laws of nature.  
 Time puts an end to speculation in opinions, and confirms the 
laws of nature. 
 Catch the opportunity while it lasts, and rely not on what the 
morrow may bring.  
 Catch the opportunity while it lasts, and rely not on what the 
morrow may bring.