Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day
may bring forth.

Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day
may bring forth.

The Good are better made by Ill,
As odours crushed are sweeter still.

The Good are better made by Ill,
As odours crushed are sweeter still.

Here's metal more attractive.

Here's metal more attractive.

Beasts of like kind will spare those of kindred spots.

Beasts of like kind will spare those of kindred spots.

It is good to hold the asse by the bridle.

It is good to hold the asse by the bridle.

He who gets the better of an irascible temperament conquers his
worst enemy.

He who gets the better of an irascible temperament conquers his
worst enemy.

Wo be to him that reads but one book.

Wo be to him that reads but one book.

There is more of bitterness than good nature in him.

There is more of bitterness than good nature in him.

Wept o'er his wounds, or tales of sorrow done,
Shoulder'd his crutch, and show'd how fields were won.

Wept o'er his wounds, or tales of sorrow done,
Shoulder'd his crutch, and show'd how fields were won.