Evils have their comfort, good none can support.

Evils have their comfort, good none can support.

Foes, friends, men, women, now are nought to me
But dreams of what has been, no more to be.

Foes, friends, men, women, now are nought to me
But dreams of what has been, no more to be.

I have raised for myself a monument more durable than brass.

I have raised for myself a monument more durable than brass.

What! can so young a thorn begin to prick?

What! can so young a thorn begin to prick?

She stands on tiptoe to be kissed.

She stands on tiptoe to be kissed.

Humble Hearts have humble desires.

Humble Hearts have humble desires.

Whistle, and I'll come to you, my lad.

Whistle, and I'll come to you, my lad.

Through tattered clothes small vices do appear;
Robes and furred gowns hide all. Plate sin with gold,
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Through tattered clothes small vices do appear;
Robes and furred gowns hide all. Plate sin with gold,
And the strong lance of justice hurtless breaks;
Arm it in rags, a pygmy's straw does pierce it.

Liars pay the penalty of their own misdeeds.

Liars pay the penalty of their own misdeeds.