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!

You tell a tale to a dead man.

You tell a tale to a dead man.

It a wretched thing to suffer at the hand of one of whom we
cannot complain.

It a wretched thing to suffer at the hand of one of whom we
cannot complain.

God helps those who help themselves.

God helps those who help themselves.

The roses in thy lips and cheeks shall fade
To paly ashes.

The roses in thy lips and cheeks shall fade
To paly ashes.

An ill deede cannot bring honour.

An ill deede cannot bring honour.

It's a wicked thing to make a dearth ones garner.

It's a wicked thing to make a dearth ones garner.

Accursed poison lies hid beneath sweet honey.

Accursed poison lies hid beneath sweet honey.

Betray not a secret even though racked by wine or wrath.

Betray not a secret even though racked by wine or wrath.