Omittance is no quittance.

Omittance is no quittance.

Each day that fate adds to your life, put down as so much gain.

Each day that fate adds to your life, put down as so much gain.

The best mirrour is an old friend.

The best mirrour is an old friend.

Every one fastens where there is gaine.

Every one fastens where there is gaine.

But who would scorn the month of June,
Because December with his breath so hoary,
Must come? read more

But who would scorn the month of June,
Because December with his breath so hoary,
Must come? Much rather should he court the ray,
To hoard up warmth against a wintry day.

Strong of his hands, and strong on his legs, but still of his
tongue.

Strong of his hands, and strong on his legs, but still of his
tongue.

The plant often removed cannot thrive.

The plant often removed cannot thrive.

Count not fowre except you have them in a wallett.

Count not fowre except you have them in a wallett.

Death rides on every passing breeze,
He lurks in every flower.

Death rides on every passing breeze,
He lurks in every flower.