So still we glide down to the sea
Of fathomless eternity.

So still we glide down to the sea
Of fathomless eternity.

Wherein is the use of getting rid of one thorn out of many?

Wherein is the use of getting rid of one thorn out of many?

Catch the opportunity while it lasts, and rely not on what the
morrow may bring.

Catch the opportunity while it lasts, and rely not on what the
morrow may bring.

With no more sign of wisdom than a beard.

With no more sign of wisdom than a beard.

He that looseth is Marchant as well as he that gaines.

He that looseth is Marchant as well as he that gaines.

Weening is not measure.

Weening is not measure.

Good is the mora that makes all sure.

Good is the mora that makes all sure.

They have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind.

They have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind.

But scandal's my aversion--I protest
Against all evil speaking, even in jest.

But scandal's my aversion--I protest
Against all evil speaking, even in jest.