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The tree that growes slowly, keepes it selfe for another.
The tree that growes slowly, keepes it selfe for another.
No check, no stay this streamlet fears:
How merrily it goes!
'Twill murmur on a thousand years,
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No check, no stay this streamlet fears:
How merrily it goes!
'Twill murmur on a thousand years,
And flow as now it flows.
Danger it selfe the best remedy for danger.
Danger it selfe the best remedy for danger.
The wicked flee when no man pursueth.
The wicked flee when no man pursueth.
Love askes faith, and faith firmenesse.
Love askes faith, and faith firmenesse.
The finishing stroke of all sorrow.
The finishing stroke of all sorrow.
Were there no fooles, badd ware would not passe.
Were there no fooles, badd ware would not passe.
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.
Our doubts are traitors,
And make us lose the good we oft might win,
By fearing to read more
Our doubts are traitors,
And make us lose the good we oft might win,
By fearing to attempt.