Thus the whirligig of time
Brings in his revenges.

Thus the whirligig of time
Brings in his revenges.

A live dog is better than a dead lion.

A live dog is better than a dead lion.

Bliss itself is not worth having,
If we're by compulsion blest.

Bliss itself is not worth having,
If we're by compulsion blest.

I'll make the fur
Fly 'bout the ears of the old cur.

I'll make the fur
Fly 'bout the ears of the old cur.

I have other fish to fry.

I have other fish to fry.

Who like sour fruit to stir their veins' salt tides.

Who like sour fruit to stir their veins' salt tides.

This even-handed justice
Commends th' ingredience of our poisoned chalice
To our own lips.

This even-handed justice
Commends th' ingredience of our poisoned chalice
To our own lips.

And there stalks Discord delighted with her torn mantle.

And there stalks Discord delighted with her torn mantle.

In idle wishes fools supinely stay;
Be there a will,--and wisdom finds a way.

In idle wishes fools supinely stay;
Be there a will,--and wisdom finds a way.