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Who that has reason, and his smell,
Would not among roses and jasmin dwell?
Who that has reason, and his smell,
Would not among roses and jasmin dwell?
He that makes his bed ill, lies there.
He that makes his bed ill, lies there.
Nothing moves more quickly than scandal.
Nothing moves more quickly than scandal.
A woman once fallen will shrink from no impropriety.
A woman once fallen will shrink from no impropriety.
For emulation hath a thousand sons
That one by one pursue.
For emulation hath a thousand sons
That one by one pursue.
Old Camels carry young Camels skins to the Market.
Old Camels carry young Camels skins to the Market.
Sweet mercy is nobility's true badge.
Sweet mercy is nobility's true badge.
He that chastens one, chastens 20.
He that chastens one, chastens 20.
