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He has nibbled at the bay. [A poetaster.]
He has nibbled at the bay. [A poetaster.]
Hee is a foole that thinks not that another thinks.
Hee is a foole that thinks not that another thinks.
You will not be a chip the richer.
You will not be a chip the richer.
If you say hard things you must expect to hear them in return.
If you say hard things you must expect to hear them in return.
Covetousnesse breaks the bag.
Covetousnesse breaks the bag.
The quarrels of lovers lead but to the renewal of love.
The quarrels of lovers lead but to the renewal of love.
Drink boys, drink boys,
Drive away your sorrow!
Drink boys, drink boys,
Drive away your sorrow!
It is a disgrace to say one thing and think another; but how much
more disgraceful to write one read more
It is a disgrace to say one thing and think another; but how much
more disgraceful to write one thing and think another!
In every age and clime we see,
Two of a trade can ne'er agree.
In every age and clime we see,
Two of a trade can ne'er agree.