Though old and wise, yet still advise.

Though old and wise, yet still advise.

The time will come when you will hate the sight of a mirror.

The time will come when you will hate the sight of a mirror.

For violent fires soon burn out themselves.

For violent fires soon burn out themselves.

One sound blow will serve to undo us all.

One sound blow will serve to undo us all.

And Modesty, who, when she goes,
Is gone for ever.

And Modesty, who, when she goes,
Is gone for ever.

The rills of pleasure never run sincere,
(Earth has no unpolluted spring)
From the cursed soil some read more

The rills of pleasure never run sincere,
(Earth has no unpolluted spring)
From the cursed soil some dang'rous taint they bear;
So roses grow on thorns, and honey wears a sting.

So enjoy the pleasures of the hour as not to spoil those that are
to follow.

So enjoy the pleasures of the hour as not to spoil those that are
to follow.

If a good man thrive, all thrive with him.

If a good man thrive, all thrive with him.

Out of breath to no possible purpose; in attempting everything,
doing nothing.

Out of breath to no possible purpose; in attempting everything,
doing nothing.