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Night is the mother of Councels.
Night is the mother of Councels.
In war, hunting, and love, men for one pleasure a thousand
griefes prove.
In war, hunting, and love, men for one pleasure a thousand
griefes prove.
You cannot hide an eele in a sacke.
You cannot hide an eele in a sacke.
Relaxation should at times be given to the mind, the better to
fit it for toil when resumed.
Relaxation should at times be given to the mind, the better to
fit it for toil when resumed.
Behold of what delusive worth
The bubbles we pursue on earth,
The shapes we chase.
Behold of what delusive worth
The bubbles we pursue on earth,
The shapes we chase.
Pleasure bought with pain does harm.
Pleasure bought with pain does harm.
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.
To love is a pleasure of youth, a sin in old age.
To love is a pleasure of youth, a sin in old age.