Be it not in thy care. Go,
I charge thee, invite them all; let in the tide
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Be it not in thy care. Go,
I charge thee, invite them all; let in the tide
Of knaves once more; my cook and I'll provide.

What is there more kindly than the feeling between host and guest?

What is there more kindly than the feeling between host and guest?

Hospitality sitting with gladness.

Hospitality sitting with gladness.

For 't is always fair weather
When good fellows get together
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For 't is always fair weather
When good fellows get together
With a stein on the table and a good song ringing clear.

A host in himself.

A host in himself.

Let me live in my house by the side of the road,
Where the race of men go by;
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Let me live in my house by the side of the road,
Where the race of men go by;
They are good, they are bad; they are weak, they are strong,
Wise, foolish,--so am I;
Then why should I sit in the scorner's seat,
Or hurl the cynic's ban?
Let me live in my house by the side of the road,
And be a friend to man.

Unbidden guests Are often welcomest when they are gone.

Unbidden guests Are often welcomest when they are gone.

The first day a guest, the second day a guest, the third day a calamity.

The first day a guest, the second day a guest, the third day a calamity.

My master is of churlish disposition
And little recks to find the way to heaven
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My master is of churlish disposition
And little recks to find the way to heaven
By doing deeds of hospitality.