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A trade is better then service.
A trade is better then service.
Whenever you see a fellow-creature in trouble, remember that he
is a man.
Whenever you see a fellow-creature in trouble, remember that he
is a man.
Thus woe succeeds a woe, as wave a wave.
Thus woe succeeds a woe, as wave a wave.
Make good use of your time, it flies fast.
Make good use of your time, it flies fast.
Take time: much may be gained by patience.
Take time: much may be gained by patience.
Honesty's a fool
And loses that it works for.
Honesty's a fool
And loses that it works for.
The peasant thanked her with their tears,
When food and clothes were given;
"This is a joy," read more
The peasant thanked her with their tears,
When food and clothes were given;
"This is a joy," the lady said,
"Saints cannot taste in heaven."
A hand may first, and then a lip be kiss'd.
A hand may first, and then a lip be kiss'd.
Be not too thick with anybody; your joys will be fewer, and so
will pains.
Be not too thick with anybody; your joys will be fewer, and so
will pains.