We have to thank God for this retirement.

We have to thank God for this retirement.

Present fears
Are less than horrible imaginings.

Present fears
Are less than horrible imaginings.

To love is a pleasure of youth, a sin in old age.

To love is a pleasure of youth, a sin in old age.

Love, well thou know'st no partnership allows,
Cupid averse rejects divided vows.

Love, well thou know'st no partnership allows,
Cupid averse rejects divided vows.

Tyrants' fears
Decrease not, but grow faster than their years.

Tyrants' fears
Decrease not, but grow faster than their years.

Know, prudent cautious self-control
Is wisdom's root.

Know, prudent cautious self-control
Is wisdom's root.

And all may think which way their judgments lead 'em.

And all may think which way their judgments lead 'em.

Friends fly away when the cask has been drained to the dregs.

Friends fly away when the cask has been drained to the dregs.

Hasty conclusions lead to speedy repentance.

Hasty conclusions lead to speedy repentance.