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A mind conscious of its own rectitude.
[Lat., Mens sibi conscia recti.]
A mind conscious of its own rectitude.
[Lat., Mens sibi conscia recti.]
Virtue lies half way between two opposite vices.
Virtue lies half way between two opposite vices.
Six years--six little years--six drops of time.
Six years--six little years--six drops of time.
At Christmas play, and make good cheer,
For Christmas comes but once a year.
At Christmas play, and make good cheer,
For Christmas comes but once a year.
Virtue may be cheerful without forgetting its dignity.
Virtue may be cheerful without forgetting its dignity.
My poverty, but not my will consents.
My poverty, but not my will consents.
Goe not for every griefe to the Phtsitian, nor for every quarrell
to the Lawyer, nor for every thirst read more
Goe not for every griefe to the Phtsitian, nor for every quarrell
to the Lawyer, nor for every thirst to the pot.
Inspiring bold John Barleycorn,
What dangers thou canst make us scorn!
Wi' tippenny, we fear nae evil;
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Inspiring bold John Barleycorn,
What dangers thou canst make us scorn!
Wi' tippenny, we fear nae evil;
Wi' usquebae, we'll face the devil!
Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart.
Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart.
