For washing his hands, none sels his lands.

For washing his hands, none sels his lands.

The cares that flutter batlike round fretted roofs.

The cares that flutter batlike round fretted roofs.

We take no note of time
But from its loss.

We take no note of time
But from its loss.

Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise.

Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise.

All came from, and will goe to others.

All came from, and will goe to others.

It was the piece of straw that broke the camel's back.

It was the piece of straw that broke the camel's back.

Success brings many to ruin.

Success brings many to ruin.

Benefits please like flowers while they are fresh.

Benefits please like flowers while they are fresh.

Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt,
Since riches point to misery and contempt?

Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt,
Since riches point to misery and contempt?