Into each life some rain must fall,
Some days must be dark and dreary.

Into each life some rain must fall,
Some days must be dark and dreary.

I would have thee gone,
And yet no further than a wanton's bird,
Who lets it hop read more

I would have thee gone,
And yet no further than a wanton's bird,
Who lets it hop a little from her hand,
Like a poor prisoner in his twisted gyves,
And with a silk thread plucks it back again.

I give not gold for mere expectations.

I give not gold for mere expectations.

The vertue of a coward is suspition.

The vertue of a coward is suspition.

The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most read more

The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most pleasing to others.

The ballance distinguisheth not betweene gold and lead.

The ballance distinguisheth not betweene gold and lead.

I'ld charm her with the magic of a switch.

I'ld charm her with the magic of a switch.

Health and sicknesse surely are mens double enemies.

Health and sicknesse surely are mens double enemies.

The wise man sets bounds even to his innocent desires.

The wise man sets bounds even to his innocent desires.