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There's always a shot in the locker.
There's always a shot in the locker.
However exalted our position, we should still not despise the
powers of the humble.
However exalted our position, we should still not despise the
powers of the humble.
We believe not a liar, even when he is speaking the truth.
We believe not a liar, even when he is speaking the truth.
The Smith and his penny both are black.
The Smith and his penny both are black.
Your property is in danger when your neighbour's house is on
fire.
Your property is in danger when your neighbour's house is on
fire.
Nothing can come of nothing.
Nothing can come of nothing.
Night's candles are burnt out, and jocund day
Stands tiptoe on the misty mountain-tops.
Night's candles are burnt out, and jocund day
Stands tiptoe on the misty mountain-tops.
Oh, woman! in our hours of ease,
Uncertain, coy, and hard to please.
Oh, woman! in our hours of ease,
Uncertain, coy, and hard to please.
Whatever charm thou hast, be charming.
Whatever charm thou hast, be charming.