May everything he treads upon become a rose!

May everything he treads upon become a rose!

But shepherds know
How hot the mid-day sun shall glow
From the mist of morning sky.

But shepherds know
How hot the mid-day sun shall glow
From the mist of morning sky.

A handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains.

A handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains.

You have but fed on the roses, and lain in the lilies of life.

You have but fed on the roses, and lain in the lilies of life.

All keyes hang not on one girdle.

All keyes hang not on one girdle.

To a fair day open the window, but make you ready as to a foule.

To a fair day open the window, but make you ready as to a foule.

Can you restrain your laughter, my friends?

Can you restrain your laughter, my friends?

To-night, at least, to-night be gay,
Whate'er to-morrow brings.

To-night, at least, to-night be gay,
Whate'er to-morrow brings.

It is a disgrace to say one thing and think another; but how much
more disgraceful to write one read more

It is a disgrace to say one thing and think another; but how much
more disgraceful to write one thing and think another!