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What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name
would smell as sweet.
What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name
would smell as sweet.
All are not merry that dance lightly.
All are not merry that dance lightly.
There are many waies to fame.
There are many waies to fame.
Accursed poison lies hid beneath sweet honey.
Accursed poison lies hid beneath sweet honey.
Being on sea saile, being on land settle.
Being on sea saile, being on land settle.
The ignorant hath an Eagles wings, and an Owles eyes.
The ignorant hath an Eagles wings, and an Owles eyes.
Fortune, by being too lavish of her favours on a man, only makes
a fool of him.
Fortune, by being too lavish of her favours on a man, only makes
a fool of him.
Who praiseth Saint Peter, doth not blame Saint Paul.
Who praiseth Saint Peter, doth not blame Saint Paul.