With bated breath we offer wicked vows.

With bated breath we offer wicked vows.

By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.

By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.

Beware the fury of a patient man.

Beware the fury of a patient man.

In chusing a wife, and buying a sword, we ought not to trust
another.

In chusing a wife, and buying a sword, we ought not to trust
another.

Every madman considers everyone else a madman.

Every madman considers everyone else a madman.

A bachelor's bed is the most pleasant.

A bachelor's bed is the most pleasant.

Like summer tempest came her tears:
Sweet my child, I live for thee.

Like summer tempest came her tears:
Sweet my child, I live for thee.

But shepherds know
How hot the mid-day sun shall glow
From the mist of morning sky.

But shepherds know
How hot the mid-day sun shall glow
From the mist of morning sky.

But thy true lovers more admire by far
Thy naked beauties; give me a cigar.

But thy true lovers more admire by far
Thy naked beauties; give me a cigar.