Nothing is to be presumed on, or despaired of.

Nothing is to be presumed on, or despaired of.

Time puts an end to speculation in opinions, and confirms the
laws of nature.

Time puts an end to speculation in opinions, and confirms the
laws of nature.

Criticks are like brushers of Noblemens cloaths.

Criticks are like brushers of Noblemens cloaths.

The great would have none great and the little all little.

The great would have none great and the little all little.

The genius, wit, and spirit of a nation are discovered in its
proverbs.

The genius, wit, and spirit of a nation are discovered in its
proverbs.

Cruelty is more cruell, if we defer the pain.

Cruelty is more cruell, if we defer the pain.

Little we heed the tempest drear,
While music, mirth, and social cheer,
Speed on their wings the read more

Little we heed the tempest drear,
While music, mirth, and social cheer,
Speed on their wings the passing year.

Consider the end.

Consider the end.

Praise day at night, and life at the end.

Praise day at night, and life at the end.