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In my integrity I'll wrap me up.
In my integrity I'll wrap me up.
That which will not be spun, let it not come betweene the spindle
and the distaffe.
That which will not be spun, let it not come betweene the spindle
and the distaffe.
Many kisse the hand they wish cut off.
Many kisse the hand they wish cut off.
Seeing is different than being told.
Seeing is different than being told.
'Tis in grain, sir; 'twill endure wind and weather.
'Tis in grain, sir; 'twill endure wind and weather.
He will burne his house, to warme his hands.
He will burne his house, to warme his hands.
The arrow will not always find the mark intended.
The arrow will not always find the mark intended.
Better suffer ill, then doe ill.
Better suffer ill, then doe ill.
Who thinks anything of goitre on the Alps?
Who thinks anything of goitre on the Alps?