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A wealthy traveller fears an ambush, while one with empty pockets
journeys on in safety.
A wealthy traveller fears an ambush, while one with empty pockets
journeys on in safety.
Gather ye rosebuds while ye may,
Old time is still a-flying;
And this same flower that smiles read more
Gather ye rosebuds while ye may,
Old time is still a-flying;
And this same flower that smiles to-day,
To-morrow may be dying.
All our sweetest hours fly fastest.
All our sweetest hours fly fastest.
A novice always behaves with propriety.
A novice always behaves with propriety.
Mix with your grave designs a little pleasure;
Each day of business has its hour of leisure.
Mix with your grave designs a little pleasure;
Each day of business has its hour of leisure.
I give not gold for mere expectations.
I give not gold for mere expectations.
Although the sun shine, leave not thy cloake at home.
Although the sun shine, leave not thy cloake at home.
Don't shit on your own doorstep.
Don't shit on your own doorstep.
He will go back to the old faith he learnt
Beside his mother's knee.
He will go back to the old faith he learnt
Beside his mother's knee.