Better a near neighbour than a distant cousin.

Better a near neighbour than a distant cousin.

Nature made the fields and man the cities.

Nature made the fields and man the cities.

He gives twice who gives quickly.
[Lat., Bis dat qui cito dat.]
- credited to Publius read more

He gives twice who gives quickly.
[Lat., Bis dat qui cito dat.]
- credited to Publius Syrus Mimus,

All was false and hollow, though his tongue
Dropt manna, and could make the worst appear
The read more

All was false and hollow, though his tongue
Dropt manna, and could make the worst appear
The better reason.

Who could tell such a story with dry eyes?

Who could tell such a story with dry eyes?

A true friend is tested in adversity.

A true friend is tested in adversity.

How much a dunce that has been sent to roam
Excels a dunce that has been kept at home.

How much a dunce that has been sent to roam
Excels a dunce that has been kept at home.

So still we glide down to the sea
Of fathomless eternity.

So still we glide down to the sea
Of fathomless eternity.

With swimming looks of speechless tenderness.

With swimming looks of speechless tenderness.