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Mutually giving and receiving aid,
They set each other off, like light and shade.
Mutually giving and receiving aid,
They set each other off, like light and shade.
What sweeter gift from nature has fallen to the lot of man than
his children?
What sweeter gift from nature has fallen to the lot of man than
his children?
When the lightning strikes but one, not one only does it terrify.
When the lightning strikes but one, not one only does it terrify.
A wicked mans gift hath a touch of his master.
A wicked mans gift hath a touch of his master.
They have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind.
They have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind.
As many men, so many opinions.
As many men, so many opinions.
A lucky chance, that oft decides the fate
Of mighty monarchs.
A lucky chance, that oft decides the fate
Of mighty monarchs.
We always strive for that which is forbidden, and desire that
which is denied us.
We always strive for that which is forbidden, and desire that
which is denied us.
A hand may first, and then a lip be kiss'd.
A hand may first, and then a lip be kiss'd.