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There is no retracing our steps.
There is no retracing our steps.
We plough the sand on the sea shore.
We plough the sand on the sea shore.
Glory comes too late when we are nought but ashes.
Glory comes too late when we are nought but ashes.
Roses grow on thorns and honey wears a sting.
Roses grow on thorns and honey wears a sting.
What! would'st thou have a serpent sting thee twice?
What! would'st thou have a serpent sting thee twice?
Riches too increase, and the maddening craving for gold,
So that men ever seek for more, that they may read more
Riches too increase, and the maddening craving for gold,
So that men ever seek for more, that they may have the most.
Our native land attracts us with some mysterious charm, never to
be forgotten.
Our native land attracts us with some mysterious charm, never to
be forgotten.
Astrologie is true, but the Astrologers cannot finde it.
Astrologie is true, but the Astrologers cannot finde it.