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It will never come out of the flesh that's bred in the bone.
It will never come out of the flesh that's bred in the bone.
In every countrey the sun rises in the morning.
[In every country the sun rises in the morning.]
In every countrey the sun rises in the morning.
[In every country the sun rises in the morning.]
And Jove but laughs at lovers' perjury.
And Jove but laughs at lovers' perjury.
Divine ashes are better then earthly meale.
Divine ashes are better then earthly meale.
Prudence in action avails more than wisdom in conception.
Prudence in action avails more than wisdom in conception.
Without businesse debauchery.
Without businesse debauchery.
You must endure, and not cry out against that which cannot be
avoided.
You must endure, and not cry out against that which cannot be
avoided.
That monster, custom, who all sense doth eat
Of habit's devil.
That monster, custom, who all sense doth eat
Of habit's devil.
I fear the Greeks, even when they bring gifts.
[Lat., Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes.]
I fear the Greeks, even when they bring gifts.
[Lat., Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes.]