If you can't beat them, join them.

If you can't beat them, join them.

Beware
Of entrance to a quarrel.

Beware
Of entrance to a quarrel.

We are deceived by the semblance of what is just.

We are deceived by the semblance of what is just.

A light breath fans the flame, a violent gust extinguishes it.

A light breath fans the flame, a violent gust extinguishes it.

With bated breath we offer wicked vows.

With bated breath we offer wicked vows.

Yestreen, when to the trembling string
The dance gaed thro' the lighted ha',
To thee my fancy read more

Yestreen, when to the trembling string
The dance gaed thro' the lighted ha',
To thee my fancy took its wing;
I sat, but neither heard nor saw.

Defer not till to-morrow to be wise,
To-morrow's sun to thee may never rise.

Defer not till to-morrow to be wise,
To-morrow's sun to thee may never rise.

He touches nothing but he adds a charm.

He touches nothing but he adds a charm.

Evils have their comfort, good none can support.

Evils have their comfort, good none can support.