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How fallen, how changed
From him, who, in the happy realms of light,
Clothed with transcendent brightness, read more
How fallen, how changed
From him, who, in the happy realms of light,
Clothed with transcendent brightness, didst outshine
Myriads, though bright.
It's good tying the sack before it be full.
It's good tying the sack before it be full.
They make a desert and they call it peace.
They make a desert and they call it peace.
He has carried every point, who has combined that which is useful
with that which is agreeable.
He has carried every point, who has combined that which is useful
with that which is agreeable.
We listen with deep interest to what we hear, for to man novelty
is ever charming.
We listen with deep interest to what we hear, for to man novelty
is ever charming.
The big thieves hang the little ones.
The big thieves hang the little ones.
Health without money is halfe an ague.
Health without money is halfe an ague.
Every one is witty for his owne purpose.
Every one is witty for his owne purpose.
Better a bad excuse, than none at all.
Better a bad excuse, than none at all.