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You have but fed on the roses, and lain in the lilies of life.
You have but fed on the roses, and lain in the lilies of life.
There is no disputing about taste.
[Lat., De gustibus non disputandum.]
There is no disputing about taste.
[Lat., De gustibus non disputandum.]
Felds hath eyen, and wode have eres.
Felds hath eyen, and wode have eres.
By heaven you have destroyed me, my friends!
By heaven you have destroyed me, my friends!
As fierce as hell, or fiercer still,
A woman piqued who has her will.
As fierce as hell, or fiercer still,
A woman piqued who has her will.
Every accusation against a fallen man gains credence.
Every accusation against a fallen man gains credence.
Successful villany is called virtue.
Successful villany is called virtue.
Get money, money still!
And then let virtue follow, if she will.
Get money, money still!
And then let virtue follow, if she will.