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Even speed, when we are anxious, seems like delay.
Even speed, when we are anxious, seems like delay.
An uncalled-for defence becomes a positive accusation.
An uncalled-for defence becomes a positive accusation.
Sinnes are not knowne till they bee acted.
Sinnes are not knowne till they bee acted.
Craft against craft makes no living.
Craft against craft makes no living.
He like a rock in the sea unshaken stands his ground.
He like a rock in the sea unshaken stands his ground.
So obliging that he ne'er obliged.
So obliging that he ne'er obliged.
It so falls out
That what we have we prize not to the worth
Whiles we enjoy read more
It so falls out
That what we have we prize not to the worth
Whiles we enjoy it; but being lacked and lost,
Why, then we rack the value.
The love of dominion is the most engrossing passion.
The love of dominion is the most engrossing passion.