Let that which is wanting in income be supplied by economy.

Let that which is wanting in income be supplied by economy.

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.

Ridicule often cuts the knot, where severity fails.

Ridicule often cuts the knot, where severity fails.

It is not becoming to grieve immoderately for the dead.

It is not becoming to grieve immoderately for the dead.

Beauty drawes more then oxen.

Beauty drawes more then oxen.

I sit within a helmless bark.

I sit within a helmless bark.

Those, who in quarrels interpose,
Must often wipe a bloody nose.

Those, who in quarrels interpose,
Must often wipe a bloody nose.

Every accusation against a fallen man gains credence.

Every accusation against a fallen man gains credence.

But neither bended knees, pure hands held up,
Sad sighs, deep groans, nor silver-shedding tears,
Could penetrate read more

But neither bended knees, pure hands held up,
Sad sighs, deep groans, nor silver-shedding tears,
Could penetrate her uncompassionate sire.