Child of mortality, whence comest thou? Why is thy countenance
sad, and why are thine eyes red with weeping?

Child of mortality, whence comest thou? Why is thy countenance
sad, and why are thine eyes red with weeping?

It's easy to cry when you realize that everyone you love will reject you or die.

It's easy to cry when you realize that everyone you love will reject you or die.

I can see the humorous side of things and enjoy the fun when it comes; but look where I will, read more

I can see the humorous side of things and enjoy the fun when it comes; but look where I will, there seems to me always more sadness than joy in life.

Sad are only those who understand

Sad are only those who understand

All good things must come to an end, but all bad things can continue forever.

All good things must come to an end, but all bad things can continue forever.

Yet be sad, good brothers,
For, by my faith, it very well becomes you.
Sorrow so royally read more

Yet be sad, good brothers,
For, by my faith, it very well becomes you.
Sorrow so royally in you appears
That I will deeply put the fashion on
And wear it in my heart.

If you see a friend without a smile; give him one of yours.

If you see a friend without a smile; give him one of yours.

'Tis impious in a good man to be sad.

'Tis impious in a good man to be sad.

The human mind can bear plenty of reality but not too much intermittent gloom.

The human mind can bear plenty of reality but not too much intermittent gloom.