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Not surpassing in crafty measures, but in the power of arms.
Not surpassing in crafty measures, but in the power of arms.
Hee that looseth his due, gets not thankes.
Hee that looseth his due, gets not thankes.
The ire of a despotic king
Rides forth upon destruction's wing.
The ire of a despotic king
Rides forth upon destruction's wing.
Leave jesting whiles it pleaseth, lest it turne to earnest.
Leave jesting whiles it pleaseth, lest it turne to earnest.
Man is to man a god or a wolf.
Man is to man a god or a wolf.
Pleasure and action make the hours seem short.
Pleasure and action make the hours seem short.
The chiefe disease that raignes this yeare is folly.
The chiefe disease that raignes this yeare is folly.
By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
The word "impossible" is not in my dictionary.
The word "impossible" is not in my dictionary.