If half thy outward graces had been placed
About the thoughts and counsels of thy heart.

If half thy outward graces had been placed
About the thoughts and counsels of thy heart.

Gamsters and race-horses never last long.

Gamsters and race-horses never last long.

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.

Grief diminishes when it has nothing to grow upon.

Grief diminishes when it has nothing to grow upon.

Great men have reaching hands.

Great men have reaching hands.

Wish to be what you are, and wish for no other position.

Wish to be what you are, and wish for no other position.

To be too busie gets contempt.

To be too busie gets contempt.

Water trotted is as good as oates.

Water trotted is as good as oates.

It is a kingly act to help the fallen.

It is a kingly act to help the fallen.