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He that hopes not for good, feares not evill.
He that hopes not for good, feares not evill.
With a smile on her lips, and a tear in her eye.
With a smile on her lips, and a tear in her eye.
We start from the Mother's Arms and we run to the Dustshovel.
We start from the Mother's Arms and we run to the Dustshovel.
Let us crown ourselves with rosebuds before they wither.
Let us crown ourselves with rosebuds before they wither.
Straining breaks the bow, and relaxation relieves the mind.
[Lat., Arcum intensio frangit, animum remissio.]
Straining breaks the bow, and relaxation relieves the mind.
[Lat., Arcum intensio frangit, animum remissio.]
The horse that drawes after him his halter, is not altogether
escaped.
The horse that drawes after him his halter, is not altogether
escaped.
Neither eyes on letters, nor hands in coffers.
Neither eyes on letters, nor hands in coffers.
Promising is the eve of giving.
Promising is the eve of giving.