A mind that is conscious of its integrity scorns to say more than it means to perform.
They never sought in vain that sought the Lord alright!
When matters are desperate we must put on a desperate face.
His locked, lettered, braw brass collar, Shewed him the gentleman and scholar.
The best plans of men and mice often go awry.
Should auld acquaintance be forgot and never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot and days of auld lang syne? For auld lang syne, my dear, for auld lang syne, we'll take a cup of kindness yet, for auld lang syne.