In every Art it is good to have a master.

In every Art it is good to have a master.

Immodest words admit of no defence;
For want of decency is want of sense.

Immodest words admit of no defence;
For want of decency is want of sense.

The drunkard is convicted by his praises of wine.

The drunkard is convicted by his praises of wine.

Maxims are the condensed good sense of nations.

Maxims are the condensed good sense of nations.

Time puts an end to speculation in opinions, and confirms the
laws of nature.

Time puts an end to speculation in opinions, and confirms the
laws of nature.

In spending lies the advantage.

In spending lies the advantage.

No deceit is so veiled as that which lies concealed behind the
semblance of courtesy.

No deceit is so veiled as that which lies concealed behind the
semblance of courtesy.

We must love, as looking one day to hate.

We must love, as looking one day to hate.

Then let me quaff the foamy tide,
And through the dance meandering glide.

Then let me quaff the foamy tide,
And through the dance meandering glide.