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Perfection of means and confusion of ends seem to characterize
our age.
Perfection of means and confusion of ends seem to characterize
our age.
From little spark may burst a mighty flame.
From little spark may burst a mighty flame.
Contentious fierce,
Ardent, and dire, spring from no petty cause.
Contentious fierce,
Ardent, and dire, spring from no petty cause.
How far your eyes may pierce I cannot tell;
Striving to better, oft we mar what's well.
How far your eyes may pierce I cannot tell;
Striving to better, oft we mar what's well.
That from small fires comes oft no small mishap.
That from small fires comes oft no small mishap.
A bad ending follows a bad beginning.
A bad ending follows a bad beginning.
The ends must justify the means.
The ends must justify the means.
Youth will be served, every dog has his day, and mine has been a
fine one.
Youth will be served, every dog has his day, and mine has been a
fine one.
As you sow y' are like to reap.
As you sow y' are like to reap.
