Nor has he lived in vain, who from his cradle to his grave has
passed his life in seclusion.

Nor has he lived in vain, who from his cradle to his grave has
passed his life in seclusion.

We are born poets. we become orators.

We are born poets. we become orators.

So may the outward shows be least themselves;
The world is still deceived with ornament.
In law, read more

So may the outward shows be least themselves;
The world is still deceived with ornament.
In law, what plea so tainted and corrupt
But being seasoned with a gracious voice,
Obscures the show of evil? In religion,
What damned error but some sober brow
Will bless it and approve it with a text,
Hiding the grossness with fair ornament?

O, a kiss
Long as my exile, sweet as my revenge!
Now, by the jealous queen of read more

O, a kiss
Long as my exile, sweet as my revenge!
Now, by the jealous queen of heaven, that kiss
I carried from thee dear; and my true lip
Hath virgined it e'er since.

We have to thank God for this retirement.

We have to thank God for this retirement.

To a good spender God is the Treasurer.

To a good spender God is the Treasurer.

Beware
Of entrance to a quarrel.

Beware
Of entrance to a quarrel.

Neither head, nor feet. [Referring to anything very intricate.]

Neither head, nor feet. [Referring to anything very intricate.]

The pleasure of what we enjoy is lost by coveting more.

The pleasure of what we enjoy is lost by coveting more.