We start from the Mother's Arms and we run to the Dustshovel.

We start from the Mother's Arms and we run to the Dustshovel.

Stay a while, that we may make an end the sooner.

Stay a while, that we may make an end the sooner.

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.

You harp perpetually on the same string.

You harp perpetually on the same string.

Look you! I myself am nearest to myself.

Look you! I myself am nearest to myself.

Hee that respects not, is not respected.

Hee that respects not, is not respected.

The vices of idleness are only to be shaken off by active
employment.

The vices of idleness are only to be shaken off by active
employment.

Fair words butter no parsnips.

Fair words butter no parsnips.

It is as good as second life to be able to look back upon our
past life with pleasure.

It is as good as second life to be able to look back upon our
past life with pleasure.