A crime in which many are implicated goes unpunished.

A crime in which many are implicated goes unpunished.

He is the least in want who is the least covetous.

He is the least in want who is the least covetous.

Patience revels in misfortunes.

Patience revels in misfortunes.

Riches with their wicked inducements increase; nevertheless,
avarice is never satisfied.

Riches with their wicked inducements increase; nevertheless,
avarice is never satisfied.

A tigress, robb'd of young, a lioness,
Or other interesting beast of prey,
Are similes at hand read more

A tigress, robb'd of young, a lioness,
Or other interesting beast of prey,
Are similes at hand for the distress
Of ladies who cannot have their own way.

Men who ape the saint and play the sinner.

Men who ape the saint and play the sinner.

I would have thee gone,
And yet no further than a wanton's bird,
Who lets it hop read more

I would have thee gone,
And yet no further than a wanton's bird,
Who lets it hop a little from her hand,
Like a poor prisoner in his twisted gyves,
And with a silk thread plucks it back again.

While I plan, and plan, my hair
Is gray before I know it.

While I plan, and plan, my hair
Is gray before I know it.

To a good spender God is the Treasurer.

To a good spender God is the Treasurer.