There's not a string attuned to mirth,
But has its chord in melancholy.

There's not a string attuned to mirth,
But has its chord in melancholy.

Of two evils choose the least.
[Lat., E duobus malis minimum eligendum.]

Of two evils choose the least.
[Lat., E duobus malis minimum eligendum.]

When God will punish, hee will first take away the understanding.

When God will punish, hee will first take away the understanding.

Hast comes not alone.

Hast comes not alone.

The plant often removed cannot thrive.

The plant often removed cannot thrive.

Nae man can tether time nor tide.

Nae man can tether time nor tide.

Then gently scan your brother man,
Still gentler sister woman;
Though they may gang a' kennin' wrang
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Then gently scan your brother man,
Still gentler sister woman;
Though they may gang a' kennin' wrang
To step aside is human.

The comforters head never akes.

The comforters head never akes.

Honour and profit lie not in one sacke.

Honour and profit lie not in one sacke.