How many cowards whose hearts are all as false
As stairs of sand, wear yet upon their chins
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How many cowards whose hearts are all as false
As stairs of sand, wear yet upon their chins
The beards of Hercules and frowning Mars,
Who inward searched, have livers white as milk!

There is great force hidden in a sweet command.

There is great force hidden in a sweet command.

I abhor the profane rabble and keep them at a distance.

I abhor the profane rabble and keep them at a distance.

Be wise to-day; 'tis madness to defer.

Be wise to-day; 'tis madness to defer.

Grief is put to flight and assuaged by generous draughts.

Grief is put to flight and assuaged by generous draughts.

When a knave is in a plumtree he hath neither friend nor kin.

When a knave is in a plumtree he hath neither friend nor kin.

To the inexperienced it is a pleasant thing to court the favour
of the great; an experienced man fears read more

To the inexperienced it is a pleasant thing to court the favour
of the great; an experienced man fears it.

Welcome evill, if thou commest alone.

Welcome evill, if thou commest alone.

Ty it well, and let it goe.

Ty it well, and let it goe.