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The miserable have no other medicine,
But only hope:
I have hope to live, and am prepared read more
The miserable have no other medicine,
But only hope:
I have hope to live, and am prepared to die.
The cautious wolf fears the pit, the hawk regards with suspicion
the snare laid for her, and the fish read more
The cautious wolf fears the pit, the hawk regards with suspicion
the snare laid for her, and the fish the hook in its concealment.
Wee leave more to do when wee dye, then wee have done.
Wee leave more to do when wee dye, then wee have done.
He that hath not the craft, let him shut up shop.
He that hath not the craft, let him shut up shop.
The heart of kings is unsearchable.
The heart of kings is unsearchable.
Simple is the language of truth.
Simple is the language of truth.
O let not women's weapons, water-drops,
Stain my man's cheeks!
O let not women's weapons, water-drops,
Stain my man's cheeks!
The finishing stroke of all sorrow.
The finishing stroke of all sorrow.
Hunger makes dinners, pastime suppers.
Hunger makes dinners, pastime suppers.