Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall:
Some run from breaks of ice, and answer none,
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Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall:
Some run from breaks of ice, and answer none,
And some condemned for a fault alone.

That delay is our surest protection which enables us to
deliberate on the merits of our intentions.

That delay is our surest protection which enables us to
deliberate on the merits of our intentions.

That fair face will as years roll on lose its beauty, and old age
will bring its wrinkles to read more

That fair face will as years roll on lose its beauty, and old age
will bring its wrinkles to the brow.

Water a farre off quencheth not fire.

Water a farre off quencheth not fire.

Every man's censure is first moulded in his own nature.

Every man's censure is first moulded in his own nature.

And neglected his task for the flowers on the way.

And neglected his task for the flowers on the way.

But pleasures are like poppies spread:
You seize the flower,--its bloom is shed.

But pleasures are like poppies spread:
You seize the flower,--its bloom is shed.

If you are planning for a year, sow rice; if you are planning for a decade, plant trees; if you read more

If you are planning for a year, sow rice; if you are planning for a decade, plant trees; if you are planning for a lifetime, educate people.

Warre and Physicke are governed by the eye.

Warre and Physicke are governed by the eye.