In a retreat the lame are formost.

In a retreat the lame are formost.

They talke of Christmas so long, that it comes.

They talke of Christmas so long, that it comes.

When a dog is a drowning, everyone offers him drink.

When a dog is a drowning, everyone offers him drink.

The hope of escaping with impunity is the greatest incentive to
vice.

The hope of escaping with impunity is the greatest incentive to
vice.

Then let me quaff the foamy tide,
And through the dance meandering glide.

Then let me quaff the foamy tide,
And through the dance meandering glide.

He that hath no ill fortune is troubled with good.

He that hath no ill fortune is troubled with good.

Hanging and wiving go by destiny.

Hanging and wiving go by destiny.

For many are called, but few are chosen.

For many are called, but few are chosen.

A scepter is one thing, and a ladle another.

A scepter is one thing, and a ladle another.