Hit the nail on the head.

Hit the nail on the head.

Little we heed the tempest drear,
While music, mirth, and social cheer,
Speed on their wings the read more

Little we heed the tempest drear,
While music, mirth, and social cheer,
Speed on their wings the passing year.

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

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

It is more blessed to give than to receive.

It is more blessed to give than to receive.

Every one fastens where there is gaine.

Every one fastens where there is gaine.

Get money; by just means. if you can; if not, still get money.

Get money; by just means. if you can; if not, still get money.

He who surpasses or subdues mankind,
Must look down on the hate of those below.

He who surpasses or subdues mankind,
Must look down on the hate of those below.

The brightest of all things, the sun, hath its spots.

The brightest of all things, the sun, hath its spots.

Mix with your grave designs a little pleasure;
Each day of business has its hour of leisure.

Mix with your grave designs a little pleasure;
Each day of business has its hour of leisure.