An undertaking beset with danger.

An undertaking beset with danger.

An inch in missing is as bad as an ell.

An inch in missing is as bad as an ell.

Not seldom clad in radiant vest
Deceitfully goes forth the dawn,
Not seldom evening in the west
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Not seldom clad in radiant vest
Deceitfully goes forth the dawn,
Not seldom evening in the west
Sinks smilingly forsworn.

Every fat (vat) must stand upon its bottom.

Every fat (vat) must stand upon its bottom.

Pleasures are enhanced by a moderate indulgence.

Pleasures are enhanced by a moderate indulgence.

Marry a widdow before she leave mourning.

Marry a widdow before she leave mourning.

You began better than you have finished; the last act is not
equal to the first.

You began better than you have finished; the last act is not
equal to the first.

Dress drains our cellar dry,
And keeps our larder lean; puts out our fires
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Dress drains our cellar dry,
And keeps our larder lean; puts out our fires
And introduces hunger, frost, and woe,
Where peace and hospitality might reign.

A child correct behind and not before.

A child correct behind and not before.