If gold knew what gold is, gold would get gold I wis.

If gold knew what gold is, gold would get gold I wis.

Nature has placed his own happiness in each man's hands, if he
only knew how to use it.

Nature has placed his own happiness in each man's hands, if he
only knew how to use it.

A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.

A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.

The mind that broods o'er guilty woes
Is like a scorpion girt by fire.

The mind that broods o'er guilty woes
Is like a scorpion girt by fire.

Apollo does not always bend his bow.

Apollo does not always bend his bow.

Peace, and Patience, and death with repentance.

Peace, and Patience, and death with repentance.

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

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

Base envy withers at another's joy,
And hates that excellence it cannot reach.

Base envy withers at another's joy,
And hates that excellence it cannot reach.

Little dogs start the Hare, the great get her.

Little dogs start the Hare, the great get her.