Valour that parlies is neare yeelding.

Valour that parlies is neare yeelding.

So live with an inferior as you would wish a superior to live
with you.

So live with an inferior as you would wish a superior to live
with you.

Vulgarity of manners defiles fine garments more than mud.

Vulgarity of manners defiles fine garments more than mud.

It is not to be argued that the abuse of a thing proves that it
is useless.

It is not to be argued that the abuse of a thing proves that it
is useless.

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.

Learned or unlearned we all must be scribbling.

Learned or unlearned we all must be scribbling.

Employ thy time well if thou meanest to get leisure.

Employ thy time well if thou meanest to get leisure.

Every one is witty for his owne purpose.

Every one is witty for his owne purpose.

He would stroke
The head of modest and ingenuous youth,
That blushed at its own praise.

He would stroke
The head of modest and ingenuous youth,
That blushed at its own praise.