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He told me once
The saddest thing that can befall the soul,
Is when it loses faith read more
He told me once
The saddest thing that can befall the soul,
Is when it loses faith in God and woman,
For he had lost them both. Lost I those gems,
Though the world's throne stood open in my path,
I would go wandering back into my childhood,
Searching for them with tears.
Happie is hee that chastens himselfe.
Happie is hee that chastens himselfe.
A lie that is half a truth is ever the blackest of lies.
A lie that is half a truth is ever the blackest of lies.
Vertue and a Trade are the best portion for Children.
Vertue and a Trade are the best portion for Children.
This victory will be your I ruin.
This victory will be your I ruin.
The naming of one man amounts to the exclusion of another.
The naming of one man amounts to the exclusion of another.
Handsome features are a silent recommendation.
Handsome features are a silent recommendation.
Whistle, and I'll come to you, my lad.
Whistle, and I'll come to you, my lad.
The web of life is of mingled yarn, good and ill together.
The web of life is of mingled yarn, good and ill together.