FastSaying
Oh, leave the gay and festive scenes, The halls of dazzling light.
Henry Jackson van Dyke
Festivities
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Heaven is blessed with perfect rest but the blessing of earth is toil.
— Henry Jackson van Dyke
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The lintel low enough to keep out pomp and pride; The threshold high enough to turn deceit aside; The doorband strong enough from robbers to defend; This door will open at a touch to welcome every friend.
— Henry Jackson van Dyke
Hospitality
Time is Too Slow for those who Wait, Too Swift for those who Fear, Too Long for those who Grieve, Too Short for those who Rejoice; But for those who Love, Time is not. - Henry Jackson van Dyke,
— Henry Jackson van Dyke
Sun dial mottoes
What you possess in the world will be found at the day of your death to belong to someone else. But what you are will be yours forever.
— Henry Van Dyke
Belong
Day
Death
Look around for a place to sow a few seeds.
— Henry Van Dyke
Around
Few
Look