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No creature smarts so little as a fool.
No creature smarts so little as a fool.
Though this may be play to you,
'Tis death to us.
Though this may be play to you,
'Tis death to us.
A man so various, that he seem'd to be
Not one, but all mankind's epitome;
Stiff in read more
A man so various, that he seem'd to be
Not one, but all mankind's epitome;
Stiff in opinions, always in the wrong.
Was everything by starts, and nothing long;
But in the course of one revolving moon,
Was chymist, fiddler, statesman, and buffoon.
That which two will, takes effect.
That which two will, takes effect.
On their own merits modest men are dumb.
On their own merits modest men are dumb.
The singing man keepes his shop in his throate.
The singing man keepes his shop in his throate.
The love of dominion is the most engrossing passion.
The love of dominion is the most engrossing passion.
Every accusation against a fallen man gains credence.
Every accusation against a fallen man gains credence.