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But who would scorn the month of June,
Because December with his breath so hoary,
Must come? read more
But who would scorn the month of June,
Because December with his breath so hoary,
Must come? Much rather should he court the ray,
To hoard up warmth against a wintry day.
God complaines not, but doth what is fitting.
God complaines not, but doth what is fitting.
She stands on tiptoe to be kissed.
She stands on tiptoe to be kissed.
Better a near neighbour than a distant cousin.
Better a near neighbour than a distant cousin.
No rule is so general, which admits not some exception.
No rule is so general, which admits not some exception.
The chiefe disease that raignes this yeare is folly.
The chiefe disease that raignes this yeare is folly.
Play with a foole at home, and he will play with you in the
market.
Play with a foole at home, and he will play with you in the
market.
Oh! too convincing--dangerously dear--
In woman's eye the unanswerable tear!
That weapon of her weakness she can read more
Oh! too convincing--dangerously dear--
In woman's eye the unanswerable tear!
That weapon of her weakness she can wield,
To save, subdue--at once her spear and shield.
