We are often saved from crime by the disgrace of others.

We are often saved from crime by the disgrace of others.

Envy will merit as its shade pursue,
But like a shadow, proves the substance true.

Envy will merit as its shade pursue,
But like a shadow, proves the substance true.

Let not him that feares feathers come among wild-foule.

Let not him that feares feathers come among wild-foule.

Who backs his rigid Sabbath, so to speak,
Against the wicked remnant of the week."

Who backs his rigid Sabbath, so to speak,
Against the wicked remnant of the week."

Imperceptibly the hours glide on, and beguile us as they pass.

Imperceptibly the hours glide on, and beguile us as they pass.

Men at some times are masters of their fates.

Men at some times are masters of their fates.

Patience is sorrow's salve.

Patience is sorrow's salve.

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

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

Oft expectation fails, and most oft there,
Where most it promises.

Oft expectation fails, and most oft there,
Where most it promises.