But he who stems a stream with sand,
And fetters flame with flaxen band,
Has yet a read more

But he who stems a stream with sand,
And fetters flame with flaxen band,
Has yet a harder task to prove--
By firm resolve to conquer love!

Hee that gives thee a bone, would not have thee die.

Hee that gives thee a bone, would not have thee die.

None is offended but by himselfe.

None is offended but by himselfe.

For night owls shriek where mounting larks should sing.

For night owls shriek where mounting larks should sing.

The wife is the key of the house.

The wife is the key of the house.

If music be the food of love, play on.

If music be the food of love, play on.

Men's language is as their lives.

Men's language is as their lives.

It's a proud horse that will not carry his owne provender.

It's a proud horse that will not carry his owne provender.

He grieves more than is necessary who grieves before any cause
for sorrow has arisen.

He grieves more than is necessary who grieves before any cause
for sorrow has arisen.