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Divine grace was never slow.
Divine grace was never slow.
Who hath none to still him, may weepe out his eyes.
Who hath none to still him, may weepe out his eyes.
That fair face will as years roll on lose its beauty, and old age
will bring its wrinkles to read more
That fair face will as years roll on lose its beauty, and old age
will bring its wrinkles to the brow.
Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd,
Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest;
Fate read more
Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd,
Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest;
Fate never wounds more deep the generous heart,
Than when a blockhead's insult points the dart.
The folly of one man is the fortune of another.
The folly of one man is the fortune of another.
Reason lies betweene the spurre and the bridle.
Reason lies betweene the spurre and the bridle.
The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul.
The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul.
Every epigram should resemble a bee; it should have sting, honey,
and brevity.
Every epigram should resemble a bee; it should have sting, honey,
and brevity.
Take heed of a young wench, a prophetesse, and a Lattin bred
woman.
Take heed of a young wench, a prophetesse, and a Lattin bred
woman.
