In avoiding one vice fools rush into the opposite extreme.

In avoiding one vice fools rush into the opposite extreme.

Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day
may bring forth.

Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day
may bring forth.

What is now an act of reason, was but blind impulse.

What is now an act of reason, was but blind impulse.

It is as good as second life to be able to look back upon our
past life with pleasure.

It is as good as second life to be able to look back upon our
past life with pleasure.

Variety's the very spice of life,
That gives it all its flavour.

Variety's the very spice of life,
That gives it all its flavour.

Each must drain
His share of pleasure, share of pain.

Each must drain
His share of pleasure, share of pain.

There are more men threatned then stricken.

There are more men threatned then stricken.

But ask not thou if happiness be there,
If the loud laugh disguise convulsive throe,
Or if read more

But ask not thou if happiness be there,
If the loud laugh disguise convulsive throe,
Or if the brow the heart's true livery wear.

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.