Much cumbers wealth our happiness.
Who far away for wife shall roam,
Or starts a cheat, or brings one home.
He that’s a good roof o’er his head,
Is a sad fool to leave his bed.
He that is prompt to pay a bill,
Shall find his coffers promptly fill.
Break not your egg, and you are wise,
Before your salt beside it lies.
If you would gently sink to rest,