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The Moor has done his work, the Moor may go.
[Ger., Der Mohr hat seine Arbeit gethan, der Mohr read more
The Moor has done his work, the Moor may go.
[Ger., Der Mohr hat seine Arbeit gethan, der Mohr kann gehen.]
All work, even cotton-spinning, is noble; work is alone noble.
All work, even cotton-spinning, is noble; work is alone noble.
'Tis toil's reward, that sweetens industry,
As love inspires with strength the enraptur'd thrush.
'Tis toil's reward, that sweetens industry,
As love inspires with strength the enraptur'd thrush.
Heaven is blessed with perfect rest but the blessing of earth is
toil.
Heaven is blessed with perfect rest but the blessing of earth is
toil.
A day's work is a day's work, neither more nor less, and the man
who does it needs a read more
A day's work is a day's work, neither more nor less, and the man
who does it needs a day's sustenance, a night's repose, and due
leisure, whether he be a painter or ploughman.
Plough deep while sluggards sleep.
Plough deep while sluggards sleep.
Another lean unwashed artificer
Cuts off his tale and talks of Arthur's death.
Another lean unwashed artificer
Cuts off his tale and talks of Arthur's death.
May you - Work like you don't need the money, love like you've never been hurt, dance like no-one is read more
May you - Work like you don't need the money, love like you've never been hurt, dance like no-one is watching, screw like it's being filmed, and drink like a true Irishman
Better to wear out than to rust out.
Better to wear out than to rust out.