The end crowns all,
And that old common arbitrator, Time,
Will one day end it.

The end crowns all,
And that old common arbitrator, Time,
Will one day end it.

Trivial losses often prove great gains.

Trivial losses often prove great gains.

An uncalled-for defence becomes a positive accusation.

An uncalled-for defence becomes a positive accusation.

To the counsell of fooles a woodden bell.

To the counsell of fooles a woodden bell.

I am undone! I have smashed the waggon. [I have ruined all.]

I am undone! I have smashed the waggon. [I have ruined all.]

And maidens call it--Love in idleness.

And maidens call it--Love in idleness.

Some falls the means are happier to rise.

Some falls the means are happier to rise.

To climb steep hills
Requires slow pace at first.

To climb steep hills
Requires slow pace at first.

One faire day in winter makes not birds merrie.

One faire day in winter makes not birds merrie.