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Never less alone, than when alone.
Never less alone, than when alone.
We take no note of time
But from its loss.
We take no note of time
But from its loss.
Let me play the fool;
With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come.
Let me play the fool;
With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come.
All are presumed good, till they are found in a fault.
All are presumed good, till they are found in a fault.
He that hath little is the lesse durtie.
He that hath little is the lesse durtie.
Yet a little while, and (the happy hour) will be over, nor ever
more shall we be able to read more
Yet a little while, and (the happy hour) will be over, nor ever
more shall we be able to recall it.
The best mirrour is an old friend.
The best mirrour is an old friend.
How many cowards whose hearts are all as false
As stairs of sand, wear yet upon their chins
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How many cowards whose hearts are all as false
As stairs of sand, wear yet upon their chins
The beards of Hercules and frowning Mars,
Who inward searched, have livers white as milk!
He that burnes most shines most.
He that burnes most shines most.