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The body, enervated by the excesses of the preceding day, weighs
down and prostates the mind also.
The body, enervated by the excesses of the preceding day, weighs
down and prostates the mind also.
He touches nothing but he adds a charm.
He touches nothing but he adds a charm.
He that dies without the company of good men puts not himselfe
into a good way.
He that dies without the company of good men puts not himselfe
into a good way.
Betray not a secret even though racked by wine or wrath.
Betray not a secret even though racked by wine or wrath.
If thou thy selfe canst doe it, attend no others helpe or hand.
If thou thy selfe canst doe it, attend no others helpe or hand.
Get money, money still!
And then let virtue follow, if she will.
Get money, money still!
And then let virtue follow, if she will.
So comes a reck'ning when the banquet's o'er,
The dreadful reckn'ning, and men smile no more.
So comes a reck'ning when the banquet's o'er,
The dreadful reckn'ning, and men smile no more.
Who could tell such a story with dry eyes?
Who could tell such a story with dry eyes?
Knowledge is folly, except grace guide it.
Knowledge is folly, except grace guide it.