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Many have an irresistible itch for writing.
Many have an irresistible itch for writing.
Of a little thing a little displeaseth.
Of a little thing a little displeaseth.
O, what a tangled web we weave,
When first we practise to deceive!
O, what a tangled web we weave,
When first we practise to deceive!
Justice pleaseth few in their owne house.
Justice pleaseth few in their owne house.
He that trusts much Obliges much, says the Spaniard.
He that trusts much Obliges much, says the Spaniard.
Happy is the man to whom nature has given a sufficiency with even
a sparing hand.
Happy is the man to whom nature has given a sufficiency with even
a sparing hand.
Although the sun shine, leave not thy cloake at home.
Although the sun shine, leave not thy cloake at home.
It is a pleasant thing to be pointed at with the finger, and to
hear it said, "That is read more
It is a pleasant thing to be pointed at with the finger, and to
hear it said, "That is he."
Thornes whiten yet doe nothing.
Thornes whiten yet doe nothing.