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It is peculiarly a fool's habit to discern the faults of others,
and to forget his own.
It is peculiarly a fool's habit to discern the faults of others,
and to forget his own.
What the law will compel you to do, do of your own free will.
What the law will compel you to do, do of your own free will.
Wode has erys, felde has sigt.
Wode has erys, felde has sigt.
In doing nothing men learn to do evil.
In doing nothing men learn to do evil.
Play with a foole at home, and he will play with you in the
market.
Play with a foole at home, and he will play with you in the
market.
The gallant Sir Robert fought hard to the end,
But who can with fate and quart bumpers contend?
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The gallant Sir Robert fought hard to the end,
But who can with fate and quart bumpers contend?
Though Fate said, a hero should perish ill light;
So up rose bright Phoebus, and down fell the knight.
A burthen cheerfully borne becomes light.
A burthen cheerfully borne becomes light.
At Christmas play, and make good cheer,
For Christmas comes but once a year.
At Christmas play, and make good cheer,
For Christmas comes but once a year.
A man convinced against his will,
Is of the some opinion still.
A man convinced against his will,
Is of the some opinion still.