Of all mechanics, of all servile handycrafts-men, a gamester is the vilest. But yet, as many of the quality are of the profession, he is admitted amongst the politest company.

In beauty faults conspicuous grow; The smallest speck is seen on snow.

Learning by study must be won; 'Twas ne'er entail'd from son to son.

Gamesters and highwaymen are generally very good to their whores, but they are very devils to their wives.

The charge is prepared; the lawyers are met; The judges all ranged (a terrible show!) I go, undismay'd. For death is a debt, A debt on demand. So take what I owe.

I cannot raise my worth too high; Of what vast consequence am I! "Not of the importance you suppose," Replies a Flea upon his nose; "Be humble, learn thyself to scan; Know, pride was never made for man.

To cheat a man isnothing; but the womanmust have fine parts indeed who cheats a woman!