Behold of what delusive worth
The bubbles we pursue on earth,
The shapes we chase.

Behold of what delusive worth
The bubbles we pursue on earth,
The shapes we chase.

Swiftly our pleasures glide away,
Our hearts recall the distant day
With many sighs.

Swiftly our pleasures glide away,
Our hearts recall the distant day
With many sighs.

Fill the bright goblet, spread the festive board!

Fill the bright goblet, spread the festive board!

I shall speak facts; but some will say I deal in fiction.

I shall speak facts; but some will say I deal in fiction.

There are many things which may not be uttered by men in
threadbare coats.

There are many things which may not be uttered by men in
threadbare coats.

Sweet are the uses of adversity,
Which, like the toad, ugly and venomous,
Wears yet a precious read more

Sweet are the uses of adversity,
Which, like the toad, ugly and venomous,
Wears yet a precious jewel in his head.

Whether you boyle snow or pound it, you can have but water of it.

Whether you boyle snow or pound it, you can have but water of it.

Go West, young man, and grow up with the country.

Go West, young man, and grow up with the country.

Wind puffs up empty bladders; opinion, fools.

Wind puffs up empty bladders; opinion, fools.