He told me once
The saddest thing that can befall the soul,
Is when it loses faith read more

He told me once
The saddest thing that can befall the soul,
Is when it loses faith in God and woman,
For he had lost them both. Lost I those gems,
Though the world's throne stood open in my path,
I would go wandering back into my childhood,
Searching for them with tears.

Stay a while, that we may make an end the sooner.

Stay a while, that we may make an end the sooner.

Old wine, and an old friend, are good provisions.

Old wine, and an old friend, are good provisions.

Hit the nail on the head.

Hit the nail on the head.

Timid dogs more eagerly bark than bite.

Timid dogs more eagerly bark than bite.

Gather ye rosebuds while ye may,
Old time is still a-flying;
And this same flower that smiles read more

Gather ye rosebuds while ye may,
Old time is still a-flying;
And this same flower that smiles to-day,
To-morrow may be dying.

After dinner rest awhile, after supper walk a mile.

After dinner rest awhile, after supper walk a mile.

Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown.

Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown.

It's no sure rule to fish with a cros-bow.

It's no sure rule to fish with a cros-bow.