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You have but fed on the roses, and lain in the lilies of life.
You have but fed on the roses, and lain in the lilies of life.
A little Kitchin makes a large house.
A little Kitchin makes a large house.
Pry not into the affairs of others, and keep secret that which
has been entrusted to you, though sorely read more
Pry not into the affairs of others, and keep secret that which
has been entrusted to you, though sorely tempted by wine and
passion.
To a crazy ship all winds are contrary.
To a crazy ship all winds are contrary.
And whispering, "I will ne'er consent," consented.
And whispering, "I will ne'er consent," consented.
He that looseth is Marchant as well as he that gaines.
He that looseth is Marchant as well as he that gaines.
Drooping along the ground the vine misses its widowed elm.
Drooping along the ground the vine misses its widowed elm.
Truth and oyle are ever above.
Truth and oyle are ever above.
Often do the spirits
Of great events stride on before the events,
And in to-day already walks read more
Often do the spirits
Of great events stride on before the events,
And in to-day already walks to-morrow.