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How sharper than a serpent's tooth it is,
To have a thankless child.
How sharper than a serpent's tooth it is,
To have a thankless child.
I've reach'd the harbour, Hope and Chance adieu!
You've play'd with me, now play with others too.
I've reach'd the harbour, Hope and Chance adieu!
You've play'd with me, now play with others too.
Let never maiden think, however fair,
She is not fairer in new clothes than old.
Let never maiden think, however fair,
She is not fairer in new clothes than old.
In vain have you tried your father's arts, you slippery one.
In vain have you tried your father's arts, you slippery one.
Sit in your place and none can make you rise.
Sit in your place and none can make you rise.
Benefits please like flowers while they are fresh.
Benefits please like flowers while they are fresh.
The body is more drest then the soule.
The body is more drest then the soule.
He confesses his guilt who flies from his trial.
He confesses his guilt who flies from his trial.