The evening praises the day, and the morning a frost.

The evening praises the day, and the morning a frost.

For many are called, but few are chosen.

For many are called, but few are chosen.

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!

One man thinks one thing best, another another.

One man thinks one thing best, another another.

Building and marrying of Children are great wasters.

Building and marrying of Children are great wasters.

'Tis hard to be wretched, but worse to be knowne so.

'Tis hard to be wretched, but worse to be knowne so.

For gnarling sorrow hath less power to bite
The man, that mocks at it, and sets it light.

For gnarling sorrow hath less power to bite
The man, that mocks at it, and sets it light.

From the disease of one the whole flock perishes.

From the disease of one the whole flock perishes.

What! would'st thou have a serpent sting thee twice?

What! would'st thou have a serpent sting thee twice?