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Criticks are like brushers of Noblemens cloaths.
Criticks are like brushers of Noblemens cloaths.
To gaine teacheth how to spend.
To gaine teacheth how to spend.
Whatever charm thou hast, be charming.
Whatever charm thou hast, be charming.
United we stand, divided we fall.
United we stand, divided we fall.
And thus I clothe my naked villany
With old odd ends, stol'n out of holy writ,
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And thus I clothe my naked villany
With old odd ends, stol'n out of holy writ,
And seem a saint when most I play the devil.
Chuse not an house neere an lnne (viz. for noise) or in a corner
(for filth).
Chuse not an house neere an lnne (viz. for noise) or in a corner
(for filth).
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?
It is prudent to learn what to avoid from the misfortunes of
others.
It is prudent to learn what to avoid from the misfortunes of
others.
Novelty in all things is charming.
Novelty in all things is charming.