Like silver lamps in a distant shrine, The stars are sparkling bright The bells of the city of God ring out, For the Son of Mary is born to-night. The gloom is past And the morn at last Is coming with orient light....
Carols
A little dinner, long expected and cold, is by no means given, but dearly sold.
Proverbs and old sayings French
Where all adulterers to wear grey coats, the cloth would be dear.
Proverbs and old sayings German
A gift delayed, and long expected, is not given, but sold dear.
Proverbs and old sayings Italian about gifts
One does not regret giving one's own ear-ring to one's dear friend.
Proverbs and old sayings Russian about regret
Expect not a very covetous person to be very honest for a long time. Experience keeps a dear school, but fools will learn in nae ither.
Proverbs and old sayings Scottish about school, experience, people, time
The love of a soldier doesn't last long; when the drum rolls; Good bye, dear lady.
Proverbs and old sayings Sicilian about love, good, good luck