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The child is father of the man.
The child is father of the man.
I am undone! I have smashed the waggon. [I have ruined all.]
I am undone! I have smashed the waggon. [I have ruined all.]
By penitence th' Eternal's wrath's appeas'd.
By penitence th' Eternal's wrath's appeas'd.
When children stand quiet, they have done some ill.
When children stand quiet, they have done some ill.
He makes no friend who never made a foe.
He makes no friend who never made a foe.
We can more easily endure that which shames than that which vexes
us.
We can more easily endure that which shames than that which vexes
us.
The gods have given you wealth and the means of enjoying it.
The gods have given you wealth and the means of enjoying it.
Oh Ignorance
Thou art fall'n man's best friend!
Oh Ignorance
Thou art fall'n man's best friend!
Seeing is different than being told.
Seeing is different than being told.