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By doing nothing we learne to do ill.
By doing nothing we learne to do ill.
To John I owed great obligation:
But John unhandsomely thought fit
To publish it to all the read more
To John I owed great obligation:
But John unhandsomely thought fit
To publish it to all the nation;
Sure John and I are more than quit.
Suretyship is the precursor of ruin.
Suretyship is the precursor of ruin.
Be not for ever harassed by impotent desire.
Be not for ever harassed by impotent desire.
A foole may throw a stone into a well, which a hundred wise men
cannot pull out.
A foole may throw a stone into a well, which a hundred wise men
cannot pull out.
He would stroke
The head of modest and ingenuous youth,
That blushed at its own praise.
He would stroke
The head of modest and ingenuous youth,
That blushed at its own praise.
I have raised for myself a monument more durable than brass.
I have raised for myself a monument more durable than brass.
Perhaps the day may come when we shall remember these sufferings
with joy.
Perhaps the day may come when we shall remember these sufferings
with joy.
A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.
A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.
