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It is a kingly act to help the fallen.
It is a kingly act to help the fallen.
Seeing is different than being told.
Seeing is different than being told.
Pardons and pleasantnesse are great revenges of slanders.
Pardons and pleasantnesse are great revenges of slanders.
To pull the chestnuts from the fire with the cat's paw.
To pull the chestnuts from the fire with the cat's paw.
A woman is most merciless when shame goads on her hate.
A woman is most merciless when shame goads on her hate.
Dress drains our cellar dry,
And keeps our larder lean; puts out our fires
And introduces hunger, read more
Dress drains our cellar dry,
And keeps our larder lean; puts out our fires
And introduces hunger, frost, and woe,
Where peace and hospitality might reign.
A wise man cares not for what he cannot have.
A wise man cares not for what he cannot have.
Cover your selfe with your shield, and care not for cryes.
Cover your selfe with your shield, and care not for cryes.
Impotent fury rages powerless and to no purpose.
Impotent fury rages powerless and to no purpose.