The best laid schemes o' mice an' men gang aft agley.
Critics! Those cut-throat bandits in the paths of fame.
The best laid plans take 40 years to complete.
The upright, honest-hearted man Who strives to do the best he can, Need never fear the church's ban Or hell's damnation.
Dare to be honest and fear no labor.
Affliction's sons are brothers in distress; A brother to relieve, how exquisite the bliss!