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He told me once
The saddest thing that can befall the soul,
Is when it loses faith read more
He told me once
The saddest thing that can befall the soul,
Is when it loses faith in God and woman,
For he had lost them both. Lost I those gems,
Though the world's throne stood open in my path,
I would go wandering back into my childhood,
Searching for them with tears.
Time puts an end to speculation in opinions, and confirms the
laws of nature.
Time puts an end to speculation in opinions, and confirms the
laws of nature.
After a bad harvest sow again. [Yield not to difficulties.]
After a bad harvest sow again. [Yield not to difficulties.]
Hee that knowes what may bee gained in a day never steales.
Hee that knowes what may bee gained in a day never steales.
Favour will as surely perish as life.
Favour will as surely perish as life.
He says anything that first comes into his mouth.
He says anything that first comes into his mouth.
I tell the tale as it was told to me.
I tell the tale as it was told to me.
Talkers are no good doers.
Talkers are no good doers.
What a lady says to an eager lover he may write in the wind, or
in running water.
What a lady says to an eager lover he may write in the wind, or
in running water.