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The great would have none great and the little all little.
The great would have none great and the little all little.
The faults of our neighbours with freedom we blame,
But tax not ourselves, though we practise the same.
The faults of our neighbours with freedom we blame,
But tax not ourselves, though we practise the same.
The Germans wit is in his fingers.
The Germans wit is in his fingers.
Conscience, the executioner, shaking her secret scourge.
Conscience, the executioner, shaking her secret scourge.
He that hath the grace of God, hath wealth enough.
He that hath the grace of God, hath wealth enough.
He plaies well that winnes.
[He plays well that wins.]
He plaies well that winnes.
[He plays well that wins.]
Dress drains our cellar dry,
And keeps our larder lean; puts out our fires
And introduces hunger, read more
Dress drains our cellar dry,
And keeps our larder lean; puts out our fires
And introduces hunger, frost, and woe,
Where peace and hospitality might reign.
Harp not on that string, madam; that is past.
Harp not on that string, madam; that is past.
