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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.
The life of man is a winter way.
The life of man is a winter way.
You must endure, and not cry out against that which cannot be
avoided.
You must endure, and not cry out against that which cannot be
avoided.
Not even the gods can withstand necessity.
Not even the gods can withstand necessity.
He that hath a mouth of his owne, must not say to another; Blow.
He that hath a mouth of his owne, must not say to another; Blow.
Not surpassing in crafty measures, but in the power of arms.
Not surpassing in crafty measures, but in the power of arms.
Alas! sir,
In what have I offended you? What cause
Hath my behaviour given to your displeasure?
Alas! sir,
In what have I offended you? What cause
Hath my behaviour given to your displeasure?
Will fortune never come with both hands full,
But write her fair words still in foulest letters?
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Will fortune never come with both hands full,
But write her fair words still in foulest letters?
She either gives a stomach and no food--
Such are the poor, in health--or else a feast
And takes away the stomach-- such are the rich,
That have abundance, and enjoy it not.
But civlyzation doos git forrid
Sometimes upon a powder-cart.
But civlyzation doos git forrid
Sometimes upon a powder-cart.