Old Song ( 10 of 13 )
A gift in time of need is most acceptable.
A gift in time of need is most acceptable.
A light breath fans the flame, a violent gust extinguishes it.
A light breath fans the flame, a violent gust extinguishes it.
An injury may prove a blessing.
An injury may prove a blessing.
A wealthy traveller fears an ambush, while one with empty pockets
journeys on in safety.
A wealthy traveller fears an ambush, while one with empty pockets
journeys on in safety.
A bitter drug oft brings relief.
A bitter drug oft brings relief.
As the yellow gold is tried in the fire, so is sincerity tested
in adversity.
As the yellow gold is tried in the fire, so is sincerity tested
in adversity.
Old soldiers never die;
They fade away!
Old soldiers never die;
They fade away!
A burthen cheerfully borne becomes light.
A burthen cheerfully borne becomes light.
Accursed poison lies hid beneath sweet honey.
Accursed poison lies hid beneath sweet honey.
