My Son, these maxims make a rule An lump them ay thegither: The Rigid Righteous is a fool, The Rigid Wise anither.
Now a' is done that men can do, And a' is done in vain.
Suspense is worse than disappointment.
The best-laid schemes o' mice an' men, Gang aft a-gley, And leave us nought but grief and pain, For promised joy.
But to see her was to love her, Love but her, and love forever.
Suspense is worst than disappointment.