They who have hands that are idle and empty,

They without purpose to build and to bless;

They who invite him with scowls that delight him

Are they who shall dwell in the House of Distress.

I owe all my success in life to having been always a quarter of an hour beforehand.—Lord Nelson.

Trouble is looking for some one to trouble!

I’ll tell you how all his plans to eclipse:

When he draws near you be sure he shall hear you

A-working away with a song on your lips.

Look at him squarely and laugh at his coming;