Oft In Dreams Invention We Bestow To

Sure Of Their Qualities And Demanding Praise, More Go To Ruined Fortunes Than Are Raised.

At Ev'ry Word A Reputation Dies.

The Vanity Of Human Life Is Like A River, Constantly Passing Away, And Yet Constantly Coming On.

But See How Oft Ambition's Aims Are Cross'd, And Chiefs Contend 'til All The Prize Is Lost!

The Character Of Covetousness, Is What A Man Generally Acquires More Through Some Niggardliness Or Ill Grace In Little And Inconsiderable Things, Than In Expenses Of Any Consequence.