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I abhor the profane rabble and keep them at a distance.
I abhor the profane rabble and keep them at a distance.
In vain will you fly from one vice if in your wilfulness you
embrace another.
In vain will you fly from one vice if in your wilfulness you
embrace another.
Nothing lasts but the Church.
Nothing lasts but the Church.
Let an ill man lie in thy straw, and he looks to be thy heire.
Let an ill man lie in thy straw, and he looks to be thy heire.
Who dainties love shall beggars prove.
Who dainties love shall beggars prove.
Though the power be wanting, the will deserves praise.
Though the power be wanting, the will deserves praise.
Fill the bright goblet, spread the festive board!
Fill the bright goblet, spread the festive board!
Have consideration for wounded feelings.
Have consideration for wounded feelings.
Truth is a dog that must to kennel. He must be whipped, when
Lady, the brach, may stand by read more
Truth is a dog that must to kennel. He must be whipped, when
Lady, the brach, may stand by the fire and stink.