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Two sparrows on one Ear of Corn make an ill agreement.
Two sparrows on one Ear of Corn make an ill agreement.
One flower makes no garland.
One flower makes no garland.
Immodest words admit of no defence;
For want of decency is want of sense.
Immodest words admit of no defence;
For want of decency is want of sense.
Who must account for himselfe and others, must know both.
Who must account for himselfe and others, must know both.
Let all live as they would die.
Let all live as they would die.
Forbeare not sowing because of birds.
Forbeare not sowing because of birds.
My soul is dark! oh quickly string
The harp I yet can brook to hear.
My soul is dark! oh quickly string
The harp I yet can brook to hear.
Myself acquainted with misfortune, I learn to help the
unfortunate.
Myself acquainted with misfortune, I learn to help the
unfortunate.