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Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and
hatred therewith.
Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and
hatred therewith.
'Tis an ill dog that deserves not a crust.
'Tis an ill dog that deserves not a crust.
Let but the hours of idleness cease, and the bow of Cupid will
become broken and his torch extinguished.
Let but the hours of idleness cease, and the bow of Cupid will
become broken and his torch extinguished.
Have consideration for wounded feelings.
Have consideration for wounded feelings.
Let ease and rest at times be given to the weary.
Let ease and rest at times be given to the weary.
Whatever you advise, be as brief as possible.
Whatever you advise, be as brief as possible.
Of him that speakes ill, consider the life more then the word.
Of him that speakes ill, consider the life more then the word.
Inspiring bold John Barleycorn,
What dangers thou canst make us scorn!
Wi' tippenny, we fear nae evil;
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Inspiring bold John Barleycorn,
What dangers thou canst make us scorn!
Wi' tippenny, we fear nae evil;
Wi' usquebae, we'll face the devil!
Little losses amaze, great tame.
Little losses amaze, great tame.