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Successful villany is called virtue.
Successful villany is called virtue.
We hate the hawk because he ever lives in battle.
We hate the hawk because he ever lives in battle.
When it thunders, the theefe becomes honest.
When it thunders, the theefe becomes honest.
Hee that is in a Taverne thinkes he is in a vine-garden.
Hee that is in a Taverne thinkes he is in a vine-garden.
The way to a man's heart is through his stomach.
The way to a man's heart is through his stomach.
Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale,
Vexing the dull ear of a drowsy man,
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Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale,
Vexing the dull ear of a drowsy man,
And bitter shame hath spoiled the sweet world's taste,
That it yields nought but shame and bitterness.
Look you! I myself am nearest to myself.
Look you! I myself am nearest to myself.