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.

Breathe soft, ye winds! ye waves, in silence sleep!

Envy's a sharper spur than pay.

Exercise thy lasting youth defends.

By outward show let's not be cheated; An ass should like an ass be treated.

Beasts kill for hunger, men for pay.

Cowards are cruel, but the brave love mercy and delight to save.