Pleasures are enhanced by a moderate indulgence.

Pleasures are enhanced by a moderate indulgence.

And last, the crown of a' my grief.

And last, the crown of a' my grief.

Of such importance is early training.

Of such importance is early training.

The Devill is not alwaies at one doore.

The Devill is not alwaies at one doore.

Endure the present, and watch for better things.

Endure the present, and watch for better things.

To disregard money, on suitable occasions, is often a great
profit.

To disregard money, on suitable occasions, is often a great
profit.

Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall:
Some run from breaks of ice, and answer none,
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Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall:
Some run from breaks of ice, and answer none,
And some condemned for a fault alone.

But he who stems a stream with sand,
And fetters flame with flaxen band,
Has yet a read more

But he who stems a stream with sand,
And fetters flame with flaxen band,
Has yet a harder task to prove--
By firm resolve to conquer love!

Give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient
for me.

Give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient
for me.