An atheist's laugh 's a poor exchange For Deity offended!

There is no such uncertainty as a sure thing.

Ambition is a meteor-gleam; Fame a restless airy dream; Pleasures, insects on the wing Round Peace, th' tend rest flow'r of spring.

To step aside is human.

O, my luve is like a red, red rose.

Now a' is done that men can do, And a' is done in vain.

Suspense is worse than disappointment.