An examin'd enterprize goes on boldly.

An examin'd enterprize goes on boldly.

What is to be once resolved on should be first often well
considered.

What is to be once resolved on should be first often well
considered.

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.

Not treasured wealth, nor the consul's lictor, can dispel the
mind's bitter conflicts and the cares that flit, like read more

Not treasured wealth, nor the consul's lictor, can dispel the
mind's bitter conflicts and the cares that flit, like bats, about
your fretted roofs.

Souldiers in peace are like chimneys in summer.

Souldiers in peace are like chimneys in summer.

All are not merry that dance lightly.

All are not merry that dance lightly.

One swallow does not make spring.

One swallow does not make spring.

The more honesty a man has the less he affects the air of a
saint.

The more honesty a man has the less he affects the air of a
saint.

A rolling stone gathers no moss.

A rolling stone gathers no moss.