Subtlety set a trap and caught itself.

Subtlety set a trap and caught itself.

In grasping at uncertainties we lost that which is certain.

In grasping at uncertainties we lost that which is certain.

The dowry, not the wife, is the object of attraction.

The dowry, not the wife, is the object of attraction.

I know myself now, and I feel within me
A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still read more

I know myself now, and I feel within me
A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still and quiet conscience.

Whither, O god of wine, art thou hurrying me, whilst under thy
all-powerful influence?

Whither, O god of wine, art thou hurrying me, whilst under thy
all-powerful influence?

The doctors gave her over--to an ass.

The doctors gave her over--to an ass.

While gripinge grefes ye hart would wounde,
And dolefulle domps ye mynde oppresse,
There musicke with her read more

While gripinge grefes ye hart would wounde,
And dolefulle domps ye mynde oppresse,
There musicke with her silver sound,
Is wont with spede to send redresse.

Everyone has his besetting sin.

Everyone has his besetting sin.

Sometimes the best gaine is to lose.

Sometimes the best gaine is to lose.