Some flowers of Eden ye yet inherit,
But the trail of the serpent is over them all.

Some flowers of Eden ye yet inherit,
But the trail of the serpent is over them all.

Men shut their doors against the setting sun.

Men shut their doors against the setting sun.

Bear with evil, and expect good.

Bear with evil, and expect good.

Wine is a turne-coate (first a friend, then an enemy).

Wine is a turne-coate (first a friend, then an enemy).

In time of sickness the soul collects itself anew.

In time of sickness the soul collects itself anew.

I give not gold for mere expectations.

I give not gold for mere expectations.

A bellowing cow soon forgets her calf.

A bellowing cow soon forgets her calf.

A gift in time of need is most acceptable.

A gift in time of need is most acceptable.

Great actions are not always true sons
Of great and mighty resolutions.

Great actions are not always true sons
Of great and mighty resolutions.