Luxury Is More Deadly Than Any Foe.

Wisdom Is The Conqueror Of Fortune. [lat., Victrix Fortunae Sapientia.]

Conscience, The Executioner, Shaking Her Secret Scourge.

Lost Money Is Bewailed With Deeper Sighs Than Friends, Or Kindred, And With Louder Cries.

When Did Reason Ever Direct Our Desires Or Our Fears?

But With What Incessant And Grievous Ills Is Old Age Surrounded!