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Our neighbour's crop is always more fruitful and his cattle
produce more milk than our own.
Our neighbour's crop is always more fruitful and his cattle
produce more milk than our own.
The reverse side also has a reverse side.
The reverse side also has a reverse side.
Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]
Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]
Even when the wound is healed the scar remains.
Even when the wound is healed the scar remains.
May everything he treads upon become a rose!
May everything he treads upon become a rose!
How use doth breed a habit in a man!
How use doth breed a habit in a man!
Being on sea saile, being on land settle.
Being on sea saile, being on land settle.
Small habits, well pursued betimes,
May reach the dignity of crimes.
Small habits, well pursued betimes,
May reach the dignity of crimes.
