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He who says what he likes, must hear what he does not like.
He who says what he likes, must hear what he does not like.
The clown waits for the river to run itself dry. [Crossing
Cheapside.]
The clown waits for the river to run itself dry. [Crossing
Cheapside.]
With what knot shall I bind this Proteus, who is ever shifting
his ground?
With what knot shall I bind this Proteus, who is ever shifting
his ground?
It is sheer folly to tear the hair in grief as if sorrow could be
cured by baldness.
It is sheer folly to tear the hair in grief as if sorrow could be
cured by baldness.
He that gives all before hee dies provides to suffer.
He that gives all before hee dies provides to suffer.
When prayers are done, my Lady is ready.
When prayers are done, my Lady is ready.
He thinkes not well, that thinkes not againe.
He thinkes not well, that thinkes not againe.
He is twice a conqueror, who can restrain himself in the hour of
triumph.
He is twice a conqueror, who can restrain himself in the hour of
triumph.
'Tis pleasant to stand on shore and watch others labouring in a
stormy sea.
'Tis pleasant to stand on shore and watch others labouring in a
stormy sea.