But time strips our illusions of their hue,
And one by one in turn some grand mistake
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But time strips our illusions of their hue,
And one by one in turn some grand mistake
Casts off its bright skin yearly like a snake.

Caution comes too late when we are in the midst of evils.

Caution comes too late when we are in the midst of evils.

In all labour there is profit.

In all labour there is profit.

My age, my inclinations, are no longer what they were.

My age, my inclinations, are no longer what they were.

Shun an inquisitive man, he is invariably a tell-tale.

Shun an inquisitive man, he is invariably a tell-tale.

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

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

He cannot be vertuous that is not rigorous.

He cannot be vertuous that is not rigorous.

Smell a rat.

Smell a rat.

Pleasant is the recollection of dangers past.

Pleasant is the recollection of dangers past.