The mind still longs for what it has missed, and loses itself in
the contemplation of the past.

The mind still longs for what it has missed, and loses itself in
the contemplation of the past.

As many men, so many opinions.

As many men, so many opinions.

Every sin brings its punishment with it.

Every sin brings its punishment with it.

Good words quench more then a bucket of water.

Good words quench more then a bucket of water.

Then fill the bowl--way with gloom!
Our joys shall always last;
For Hope shall brighten days to read more

Then fill the bowl--way with gloom!
Our joys shall always last;
For Hope shall brighten days to come,
And Mem'ry gild the past.

Two other precious drops that ready stood,
Each, in their crystal sluice, he ere they fell
Kiss'd.

Two other precious drops that ready stood,
Each, in their crystal sluice, he ere they fell
Kiss'd.

Where none admire, 'tis useless to excel;
Where none are beaux, 'tis vain to be a belle.

Where none admire, 'tis useless to excel;
Where none are beaux, 'tis vain to be a belle.

The habitual living in prosperity is most injurious.

The habitual living in prosperity is most injurious.

Life like an empty dream flits by.

Life like an empty dream flits by.