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He hath great neede of a foole, that plaies the foole himselfe.
He hath great neede of a foole, that plaies the foole himselfe.
Who doth his owne businesse, foules not his hands.
Who doth his owne businesse, foules not his hands.
A Lyons skin is never cheape.
A Lyons skin is never cheape.
Not seldom clad in radiant vest
Deceitfully goes forth the dawn,
Not seldom evening in the west
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Not seldom clad in radiant vest
Deceitfully goes forth the dawn,
Not seldom evening in the west
Sinks smilingly forsworn.
Little wealth, little care.
Little wealth, little care.
The gentle Hawke halfe mans her selfe.
The gentle Hawke halfe mans her selfe.
Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots?
Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots?
Ah, that deceit should steal such gentle shapes,
And with a virtuous vizor hide deep vice!
Ah, that deceit should steal such gentle shapes,
And with a virtuous vizor hide deep vice!
Well does he sleep who knows not that his sleep has been broken.
Well does he sleep who knows not that his sleep has been broken.
