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And last the Vice and Follies of the Age.
And last the Vice and Follies of the Age.
Vice knows she's ugly, so puts on her mask
Vice knows she's ugly, so puts on her mask
Vices are often habits rather than passions.
Vices are often habits rather than passions.
O, what a mansion have those vices got
Which for their habitation chose out thee,
Where beauty's read more
O, what a mansion have those vices got
Which for their habitation chose out thee,
Where beauty's veil doth cover every blot
And all things turns to fair that eyes can see!
He possessed beauty without vanity, strength without insolence; courage without ferocity; and all the virtues of man without his vices
He possessed beauty without vanity, strength without insolence; courage without ferocity; and all the virtues of man without his vices
Who has a book of all that monarchs do,
He's more secure to keep it shut than shown;
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Who has a book of all that monarchs do,
He's more secure to keep it shut than shown;
For vice repeated is like the wand'ring wind,
Blows dust in others' eye, to spread itself;
And yet the end of all is bought thus dear,
The breath is gone, and the sore eyes see clear
To stop the air would hurt them.
Our faith comes in moments; our vice is habitual.
Our faith comes in moments; our vice is habitual.
What maintains one vice would bring up two children.
What maintains one vice would bring up two children.
Search others for their virtues, thy self for thy vices
Search others for their virtues, thy self for thy vices
