Whither art thou rushing to destruction?

Whither art thou rushing to destruction?

Small minds are captivated by trifles.

Small minds are captivated by trifles.

A mouse relies not solely on one hole.

A mouse relies not solely on one hole.

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.

What loss feels he that wots not what he loses?

What loss feels he that wots not what he loses?

O, that men's ears should be
To counsel deaf, but not to flattery!

O, that men's ears should be
To counsel deaf, but not to flattery!

Good words quench more then a bucket of water.

Good words quench more then a bucket of water.

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.

And in the morn and liquid dew of youth,
Contagious blastments are are most imminent.

And in the morn and liquid dew of youth,
Contagious blastments are are most imminent.