But to see her was to love her, Love but her, and love forever. Had we never lou'd sae kindly, Had we never lou'd sae blindly, Never met - or never parted - We had ne'er been broken hearted

Dare to be honest and fear no labor.

A mind that is conscious of its integrity scorns to say more than it means to perform.

The best-laid schemes o' mice an' men, Gang aft a-gley, And leave us nought but grief and pain, For promised joy.

The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry.

And like a passing thought, she fled In light away.

The landlord's laugh was ready chorus.