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Here, or nowhere, is the thing we seek.
Here, or nowhere, is the thing we seek.
What sweeter gift from nature has fallen to the lot of man than
his children?
What sweeter gift from nature has fallen to the lot of man than
his children?
A fly, a grape-stone, or a hair can kill.
A fly, a grape-stone, or a hair can kill.
But men are men; the best sometimes forget.
But men are men; the best sometimes forget.
He who speaks ill of an absent friend, or fails to take his part
if attacked by another, that read more
He who speaks ill of an absent friend, or fails to take his part
if attacked by another, that man is a scoundrel.
Drink boys, drink boys,
Drive away your sorrow!
Drink boys, drink boys,
Drive away your sorrow!
The honey is sweet, but the Bee stings.
The honey is sweet, but the Bee stings.
Let me play the fool;
With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come.
Let me play the fool;
With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come.
Night is the mother of Councels.
Night is the mother of Councels.