Catch, then, O catch the transient hour;
Improve each moment as it flies!

Catch, then, O catch the transient hour;
Improve each moment as it flies!

A leech that will not quit the skin until sated with blood.

A leech that will not quit the skin until sated with blood.

When a knave is in a plumtree he hath neither friend nor kin.

When a knave is in a plumtree he hath neither friend nor kin.

Speech was given to man to disguise his thoughts.
[Fr., La parole a ete donnce a l'homme pour deguiser read more

Speech was given to man to disguise his thoughts.
[Fr., La parole a ete donnce a l'homme pour deguiser sa pensee.]

Though the Fox run, the chicken hath wings.

Though the Fox run, the chicken hath wings.

Something attempted, something done
Has earned a night's repose.

Something attempted, something done
Has earned a night's repose.

Each age has deemed the new-born year
The fittest time for festal cheer.

Each age has deemed the new-born year
The fittest time for festal cheer.

The net is not spread for the hawk or the kite.

The net is not spread for the hawk or the kite.

He, who will not pardon others, must not himself expect pardon.

He, who will not pardon others, must not himself expect pardon.