Maxioms by Francis Beaumont And John Fletcher
To say the truth, though I say 't that should not say 't.
To say the truth, though I say 't that should not say 't.
It shew'd discretion, the best part of valor.
It shew'd discretion, the best part of valor.
I'll put that in my considering cap.
I'll put that in my considering cap.
Calamity is man's true touch-stone.
- Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher,
Calamity is man's true touch-stone.
- Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher,
Fortune, now see, now proudly
Pluck off thy veil, and view thy triumph; look,
Look what thou read more
Fortune, now see, now proudly
Pluck off thy veil, and view thy triumph; look,
Look what thou hast brought this land to!--
