So get the start of the majestic world
And bear the palm alone.

So get the start of the majestic world
And bear the palm alone.

The dog that licks ashes, trust not with meale.

The dog that licks ashes, trust not with meale.

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.

Strong of his hands, and strong on his legs, but still of his
tongue.

Strong of his hands, and strong on his legs, but still of his
tongue.

Who must account for himselfe and others, must know both.

Who must account for himselfe and others, must know both.

Men freely believe that which they wish to be the truth.

Men freely believe that which they wish to be the truth.

Here, or nowhere, is the thing we seek.

Here, or nowhere, is the thing we seek.

The fish adores the bait.

The fish adores the bait.

Good newes may bee told at any time, but ill in the morning.

Good newes may bee told at any time, but ill in the morning.