I can tell thee where that saying was born, of 'I fear no
colors.'

I can tell thee where that saying was born, of 'I fear no
colors.'

Trifles light as air
Are to the jealous confirmations strong
As proofs of holy writ.

Trifles light as air
Are to the jealous confirmations strong
As proofs of holy writ.

The snow has at last melted, the fields regain their herbage, and
the trees their leaves.

The snow has at last melted, the fields regain their herbage, and
the trees their leaves.

The man of wisdom is the man of years.

The man of wisdom is the man of years.

To a gratefull man give mony when he askes.

To a gratefull man give mony when he askes.

Striving to better, oft we mar what's well.

Striving to better, oft we mar what's well.

Woes cluster; rare are solitary woes;
They love a train, they tread each other's heel.

Woes cluster; rare are solitary woes;
They love a train, they tread each other's heel.

In time the rod
Becomes more mocked than feared.

In time the rod
Becomes more mocked than feared.

An honest tale speeds best being plainly told.

An honest tale speeds best being plainly told.