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There is an order
Of mortals on the earth, who do become
Old in their youth, and read more
There is an order
Of mortals on the earth, who do become
Old in their youth, and die ere middle age.
A flatterers throat is an open Sepulcher.
A flatterers throat is an open Sepulcher.
Is it not sheer madness to live poor to die rich?
Is it not sheer madness to live poor to die rich?
The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold
as a lion.
The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold
as a lion.
Favours out of place I regard as positive injuries.
Favours out of place I regard as positive injuries.
The deafe gaines the injury.
The deafe gaines the injury.
I hold a wolf by the ears. [I am in a dilemma I have caught a
Tartar.]
I hold a wolf by the ears. [I am in a dilemma I have caught a
Tartar.]
Deception follows on the heels of deception.
Deception follows on the heels of deception.
My soul is dark! oh quickly string
The harp I yet can brook to hear.
My soul is dark! oh quickly string
The harp I yet can brook to hear.