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The man who wants his wedding garments to suit him must allow
plenty of time for the measure.
The man who wants his wedding garments to suit him must allow
plenty of time for the measure.
Turn, Fortune, turn thy wheel, and lower the proud.
Turn, Fortune, turn thy wheel, and lower the proud.
Fire, if neglected, will soon gain strength.
Fire, if neglected, will soon gain strength.
He who assists the wicked will in time rue it.
He who assists the wicked will in time rue it.
While I am speaking the opportunity is lost.
While I am speaking the opportunity is lost.
'Twas Christmas broached the mightiest ale,
'Twas Christmas told the merriest tale.
'Twas Christmas broached the mightiest ale,
'Twas Christmas told the merriest tale.
Love and life are for to-day.
Love and life are for to-day.
In a good house all is quickly ready.
In a good house all is quickly ready.
A fly, a grape-stone, or a hair can kill.
A fly, a grape-stone, or a hair can kill.