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It is folly to fear what cannot be avoided.
It is folly to fear what cannot be avoided.
At Court, every one for himselfe.
At Court, every one for himselfe.
A simple maiden in her flower
Is worth a hundred coats of arms.
A simple maiden in her flower
Is worth a hundred coats of arms.
But what avail'd this temperance, not complete
Against another object more enticing?
But what avail'd this temperance, not complete
Against another object more enticing?
He that gives me small gifts would have me live.
He that gives me small gifts would have me live.
'Tis not long after
But I will wear my heart upon my sleeve,
For daws to peck read more
'Tis not long after
But I will wear my heart upon my sleeve,
For daws to peck at.
Sweep on, you fat and greasy citizens;
'Tis just the fashion. Wherefore do you look
Upon that read more
Sweep on, you fat and greasy citizens;
'Tis just the fashion. Wherefore do you look
Upon that poor and broken bankrupt there?
To make a mountain of a mole-hill.
To make a mountain of a mole-hill.
Cities seldome change Religion only.
Cities seldome change Religion only.
