Maxioms by William R. Alger
After every storm the sun will smile; for every problem there is a solution, and the soul's indefeasible duty is read more
After every storm the sun will smile; for every problem there is a solution, and the soul's indefeasible duty is to be of good cheer.
We give advice by the bucket, but take it by the grain.
We give advice by the bucket, but take it by the grain.
An Arab, by his earnest gaze,
Has clothed a lovely maid with blushes;
A smile within his read more
An Arab, by his earnest gaze,
Has clothed a lovely maid with blushes;
A smile within his eyelids plays
And into words his longing gushes.
The moon is a silver pin-head vast,
That holds the heaven's tent-hangings fast.
The moon is a silver pin-head vast,
That holds the heaven's tent-hangings fast.
Beware the deadly fumes of that insane elation
Which rises from the cup of mad impiety,
And read more
Beware the deadly fumes of that insane elation
Which rises from the cup of mad impiety,
And go, get drunk with that divine intoxication
Which is more sober far than all sobriety.