He will often have to scratch his head, and bite his nails to the
quick. [To succeed he will read more

He will often have to scratch his head, and bite his nails to the
quick. [To succeed he will have to puzzle his brains and work
hard.]

Gather ye rosebuds while ye may,
Old time is still a-flying;
And this same flower that smiles read more

Gather ye rosebuds while ye may,
Old time is still a-flying;
And this same flower that smiles to-day,
To-morrow may be dying.

Men would be angels, angels would be gods.

Men would be angels, angels would be gods.

The devil hath power
To assume a pleasing shape.

The devil hath power
To assume a pleasing shape.

The whole family is packed into one trap.

The whole family is packed into one trap.

Speake not of a dead man at the table.

Speake not of a dead man at the table.

When the mischief is done the door is shut.

When the mischief is done the door is shut.

Simple is the language of truth.

Simple is the language of truth.

Let me play the fool;
With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come.

Let me play the fool;
With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come.