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He that's foolish in the fault, let him be wise in the
punishment.
He that's foolish in the fault, let him be wise in the
punishment.
Villany reduces those whom it defiles to the same level.
Villany reduces those whom it defiles to the same level.
Who reigns within himself, and rules
Passions, desires, and fears, is more a king.
Who reigns within himself, and rules
Passions, desires, and fears, is more a king.
The mighty pyramids of stone
That wedge-like cleave the desert airs,
When nearer seen, and better known,
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The mighty pyramids of stone
That wedge-like cleave the desert airs,
When nearer seen, and better known,
Are but gigantic flights of stairs.
Hee that learnes a trade hath a purchase made.
Hee that learnes a trade hath a purchase made.
Patience is sorrow's salve.
Patience is sorrow's salve.
To have money is a feare, not to have it a griefe.
To have money is a feare, not to have it a griefe.
The doctors gave her over--to an ass.
The doctors gave her over--to an ass.