A little nonsense now and then
Is relished by the wisest men.

A little nonsense now and then
Is relished by the wisest men.

Thus woe succeeds a woe, as wave a wave.

Thus woe succeeds a woe, as wave a wave.

They let out on hire their passions and eloquence. [Referring to
lawyers.]

They let out on hire their passions and eloquence. [Referring to
lawyers.]

An old wise mans shaddow is better then a young buzzards sword.

An old wise mans shaddow is better then a young buzzards sword.

What has not wasting time impaired?

What has not wasting time impaired?

Believe Robert who has tried it.
[Lat., Experto crede Roberto.]

Believe Robert who has tried it.
[Lat., Experto crede Roberto.]

Alas, by what trivial causes is greatness overthrown!

Alas, by what trivial causes is greatness overthrown!

We do pray for mercy,
And that same prayer doth teach us all to render
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We do pray for mercy,
And that same prayer doth teach us all to render
The deeds of mercy.

The death of wolves is the safety of the sheep.

The death of wolves is the safety of the sheep.