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The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on,
And doves will peck in safeguard of their brood.
The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on,
And doves will peck in safeguard of their brood.
A friend always loves, but he who loves is not always a friend.
A friend always loves, but he who loves is not always a friend.
Cruelty is more cruell, if we defer the pain.
Cruelty is more cruell, if we defer the pain.
Good words are worth much, and cost little.
Good words are worth much, and cost little.
Tears ready to do duty at a minute's notice.
Tears ready to do duty at a minute's notice.
The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that
which is done is that which read more
The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that
which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new
thing under the sun.
But ask not thou if happiness be there,
If the loud laugh disguise convulsive throe,
Or if read more
But ask not thou if happiness be there,
If the loud laugh disguise convulsive throe,
Or if the brow the heart's true livery wear.
Conscience, the executioner, shaking her secret scourge.
Conscience, the executioner, shaking her secret scourge.
In every country dogges bite.
In every country dogges bite.