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We only appreciate the comforts of life in their loss.
We only appreciate the comforts of life in their loss.
United we stand, divided we fall.
United we stand, divided we fall.
Little losses amaze, great tame.
Little losses amaze, great tame.
So get the start of the majestic world
And bear the palm alone.
So get the start of the majestic world
And bear the palm alone.
Ants will not go to an empty granary, and friends will not visit
us when our wealth is gone.
Ants will not go to an empty granary, and friends will not visit
us when our wealth is gone.
We neglect those things which are under our very eyes, and
heedless of things within our grasp, pursue those read more
We neglect those things which are under our very eyes, and
heedless of things within our grasp, pursue those which are afar
off.
But who alas! can love and then be wise?
But who alas! can love and then be wise?
Even play has ended in fierce strife and anger.
Even play has ended in fierce strife and anger.
Love makes one fitt for any work.
Love makes one fitt for any work.