The rose is fairest when 'tis budding new,
And hope is brightest when it dawns from fears;
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The rose is fairest when 'tis budding new,
And hope is brightest when it dawns from fears;
The rose is sweetest wash'd with morning dew,
And love is loveliest when embalm'd in tears.

The open door tempts a saint.

The open door tempts a saint.

Wine unlocks the breast.

Wine unlocks the breast.

Gods Mill grinds slow, but sure.

Gods Mill grinds slow, but sure.

Let the blacksmith wear the chains he has himself made.

Let the blacksmith wear the chains he has himself made.

Do not unto another that which you would not he should do unto
you.

Do not unto another that which you would not he should do unto
you.

Relaxation should at times be given to the mind, the better to
fit it for toil when resumed.

Relaxation should at times be given to the mind, the better to
fit it for toil when resumed.

I follow him, to serve my turn upon him.

I follow him, to serve my turn upon him.

Not to create confusion in what is clear, but to throw light on
what is obscure.

Not to create confusion in what is clear, but to throw light on
what is obscure.