Now, at a certain time, in pleasant mood, He tried the luxury of doing good.

On the whole human beings want to be good, but not too good and not quite all the time.

That runner was a 1950s shot. I remember Bob Cousy making those. Oh my goodness.

To show the world what long experience gains, requires not courage, though it calls for pains; but at life's outset to inform mankind is a bold effort of a valiant mind.

Our farmers round, well pleased with constant gain, Like other farmers, flourish and complain

The ring so worn, as you behold, / So thin, so pale, is yet of gold.