But who would scorn the month of June,
Because December with his breath so hoary,
Must come? read more

But who would scorn the month of June,
Because December with his breath so hoary,
Must come? Much rather should he court the ray,
To hoard up warmth against a wintry day.

The cares that flutter batlike round fretted roofs.

The cares that flutter batlike round fretted roofs.

As wither'd roses yield a late perfume.

As wither'd roses yield a late perfume.

If you squander on a holyday, you will want on a workday unless
you have been sparing.

If you squander on a holyday, you will want on a workday unless
you have been sparing.

Let me skim the water with one oar, and with the other touch
sand. [Go not out of your read more

Let me skim the water with one oar, and with the other touch
sand. [Go not out of your depth.]

Soft and faire goes farre.

Soft and faire goes farre.

Defer no time; delays have dangerous ends.

Defer no time; delays have dangerous ends.

The rose is often found near the nettle.

The rose is often found near the nettle.

Physician, heal thyself.

Physician, heal thyself.