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He told me once
The saddest thing that can befall the soul,
Is when it loses faith read more
He told me once
The saddest thing that can befall the soul,
Is when it loses faith in God and woman,
For he had lost them both. Lost I those gems,
Though the world's throne stood open in my path,
I would go wandering back into my childhood,
Searching for them with tears.
I wont let a wife lead me to the altar. [I will not have a wife
that shall be read more
I wont let a wife lead me to the altar. [I will not have a wife
that shall be my master.]
Little journeys and good cost bring safe home.
Little journeys and good cost bring safe home.
The life of man is a winter way.
The life of man is a winter way.
In great pedigrees there are Governours and Chandlers.
In great pedigrees there are Governours and Chandlers.
Some mute, inglorious Milton here may rest.
Some mute, inglorious Milton here may rest.
Reason lies betweene the spurre and the bridle.
Reason lies betweene the spurre and the bridle.
Three things are men most likely to be cheated in, a horse, a
wig, and a wife.
Three things are men most likely to be cheated in, a horse, a
wig, and a wife.
What boots it at one gate to make defence,
And at another to let in the foe?
What boots it at one gate to make defence,
And at another to let in the foe?