David Garrick

Cards were at first for benefits designed, sent to amuse, not to enslave the mind.

Cards were at first for benefits designed, sent to amuse, not to enslave the mind.

Cards were at first for benefits designed,
Sent to amuse, not to enslave the mind.

Cards were at first for benefits designed,
Sent to amuse, not to enslave the mind.

Heaven sends us good meat, but the devil sends us cooks.

Heaven sends us good meat, but the devil sends us cooks.

Hearts of oak are our ships,
Gallant tars are our men.

Hearts of oak are our ships,
Gallant tars are our men.

Caused by a dearth of scandal should the vapors
Distress our fair ones--let them read the prayers.

Caused by a dearth of scandal should the vapors
Distress our fair ones--let them read the prayers.