Disgraces are like cherries, one drawes another.

Disgraces are like cherries, one drawes another.

Just then, as by the tumult riven,
Poured down at once the lowering heaven.

Just then, as by the tumult riven,
Poured down at once the lowering heaven.

Catch, then, O catch the transient hour;
Improve each moment as it flies!

Catch, then, O catch the transient hour;
Improve each moment as it flies!

Endure the present, and watch for better things.

Endure the present, and watch for better things.

Breed up a crow and he'll pick out your eyes.

Breed up a crow and he'll pick out your eyes.

Drooping along the ground the vine misses its widowed elm.

Drooping along the ground the vine misses its widowed elm.

Small habits, well pursued betimes,
May reach the dignity of crimes.

Small habits, well pursued betimes,
May reach the dignity of crimes.

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!

We only appreciate the comforts of life in their loss.

We only appreciate the comforts of life in their loss.