There's not a string attuned to mirth,
But has its chord in melancholy.

There's not a string attuned to mirth,
But has its chord in melancholy.

That least pleases us which is most urged on us.

That least pleases us which is most urged on us.

The slow, sweet hours that bring us all things good.

The slow, sweet hours that bring us all things good.

Promising is the eve of giving.

Promising is the eve of giving.

He that serves, must serve.

He that serves, must serve.

Time shall unfold what plaited cunning hides.

Time shall unfold what plaited cunning hides.

The net is not spread for the hawk or the kite.

The net is not spread for the hawk or the kite.

That which has been endured with difficulty is remedied with
delight.

That which has been endured with difficulty is remedied with
delight.

(They are unknown) because they had no bard to sing their praises.

(They are unknown) because they had no bard to sing their praises.