It was the piece of straw that broke the camel's back.

It was the piece of straw that broke the camel's back.

Assaile who will, the valiant attends.

Assaile who will, the valiant attends.

While I plan, and plan, my hair
Is gray before I know it.

While I plan, and plan, my hair
Is gray before I know it.

To-night, at least, to-night be gay,
Whate'er to-morrow brings.

To-night, at least, to-night be gay,
Whate'er to-morrow brings.

Nothing is more ill-timed than an ill-timed laugh.

Nothing is more ill-timed than an ill-timed laugh.

His essences turn the live air sick.

His essences turn the live air sick.

It is the fault of youth that it cannot restrain its own
impetuosity.

It is the fault of youth that it cannot restrain its own
impetuosity.

Better a bad excuse, than none at all.

Better a bad excuse, than none at all.

An upbraided morsell never choaked any.

An upbraided morsell never choaked any.