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In the country of the blind, the one-eyed man is King.
In the country of the blind, the one-eyed man is King.
Give me the ocular proof.
Give me the ocular proof.
'Tis neither here nor there.
'Tis neither here nor there.
Tender-handed stroke a nettle,
And it stings you for your pains;
Grasp it like a man of read more
Tender-handed stroke a nettle,
And it stings you for your pains;
Grasp it like a man of mettle,
And it soft as silk remains.
'Tis the same with common natures,
Use 'em kindly, they rebel;
But, be rough as nutmeg-graters,
And the rogues obey you well.
With men all is impossible; but with God all things are possible.
With men all is impossible; but with God all things are possible.
The heart of kings is unsearchable.
The heart of kings is unsearchable.
Howe'er it be, it seems to me,
'Tis only noble to be good;
Kind hearts are more read more
Howe'er it be, it seems to me,
'Tis only noble to be good;
Kind hearts are more than coronets,
And simple faith than Norman blood.
But man, proud man,
Drest in a little brief authority,--
Plays such fantastic tricks before high heaven
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But man, proud man,
Drest in a little brief authority,--
Plays such fantastic tricks before high heaven
As make the angels weep.
He that sings on friday, will weepe on Sunday.
He that sings on friday, will weepe on Sunday.