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The house is a fine house, when good folks are within.
The house is a fine house, when good folks are within.
Wine-Counsels seldome prosper.
Wine-Counsels seldome prosper.
Hee that keepes his owne makes warre.
Hee that keepes his owne makes warre.
Mere verbiage,--it is not worth a carrot!
Why Socrates or Plato--where's the odds?--
Once taught a jay read more
Mere verbiage,--it is not worth a carrot!
Why Socrates or Plato--where's the odds?--
Once taught a jay to supplicate the Gods,
And made a Polly-theist of a Parrot!
In vain have you tried your father's arts, you slippery one.
In vain have you tried your father's arts, you slippery one.
Our owne actions are our security, not others judgements.
Our owne actions are our security, not others judgements.
A man is known to be mortal by two things, Sleep and Lust.
A man is known to be mortal by two things, Sleep and Lust.
Where your will is ready, your feete are light.
Where your will is ready, your feete are light.
I had rather ride on an asse that carries me, then a horse that
throwes me.
I had rather ride on an asse that carries me, then a horse that
throwes me.