To rise with the lark, and go to bed with the lamb.

To rise with the lark, and go to bed with the lamb.

Whose own hard dealings teaches them suspect
The thoughts of others.

Whose own hard dealings teaches them suspect
The thoughts of others.

There are faults we would fain pardon.

There are faults we would fain pardon.

Hee that respects not, is not respected.

Hee that respects not, is not respected.

And last, the crown of a' my grief.

And last, the crown of a' my grief.

The sonne full and tattered, the daughter empty and fine.

The sonne full and tattered, the daughter empty and fine.

O churl! drink all; and leave no friendly drop!

O churl! drink all; and leave no friendly drop!

They have learnt life's lessons.

They have learnt life's lessons.

Step after step the ladder is ascended.

Step after step the ladder is ascended.