They will swear black is white.

They will swear black is white.

It is an honourable thing to be merciful to the vanquished.

It is an honourable thing to be merciful to the vanquished.

One stroke fells not an oke.

One stroke fells not an oke.

No creature smarts so little as a fool.

No creature smarts so little as a fool.

And sanguine hope through every storm of life,
Shoots her bright beams, and calms the internal strife.

And sanguine hope through every storm of life,
Shoots her bright beams, and calms the internal strife.

A Caske and an ill custome must be broken.

A Caske and an ill custome must be broken.

So enjoy the pleasures of the hour as not to spoil those that are
to follow.

So enjoy the pleasures of the hour as not to spoil those that are
to follow.

He that is afraid of leaves, goes not to the wood.

He that is afraid of leaves, goes not to the wood.

As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far
country.

As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far
country.