But time strips our illusions of their hue,
And one by one in turn some grand mistake
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But time strips our illusions of their hue,
And one by one in turn some grand mistake
Casts off its bright skin yearly like a snake.

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

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

Little we heed the tempest drear,
While music, mirth, and social cheer,
Speed on their wings the read more

Little we heed the tempest drear,
While music, mirth, and social cheer,
Speed on their wings the passing year.

I know myself now, and I feel within me
A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still read more

I know myself now, and I feel within me
A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still and quiet conscience.

As long as the Fates permit, live cheerfully.

As long as the Fates permit, live cheerfully.

Never without a shilling in my purse.

Never without a shilling in my purse.

Great cowardice is hidden by a bluster of daring.

Great cowardice is hidden by a bluster of daring.

It's an ill councell that hath no escape.

It's an ill councell that hath no escape.

The mind ill at ease, the body suffers also.

The mind ill at ease, the body suffers also.