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The dowry, not the wife, is the object of attraction.
The dowry, not the wife, is the object of attraction.
The way of transgressors is hard.
The way of transgressors is hard.
This is the reward of my folly.
This is the reward of my folly.
When your throat is parched with thirst, do you desire a cup of
gold?
When your throat is parched with thirst, do you desire a cup of
gold?
The sow that was washed is turned to her wallowing in the mire.
The sow that was washed is turned to her wallowing in the mire.
Wisely, I say, I am a bachelor.
Wisely, I say, I am a bachelor.
Variety's the very spice of life,
That gives it all its flavour.
Variety's the very spice of life,
That gives it all its flavour.
Frugality is one thing, avarice another.
Frugality is one thing, avarice another.
I make a declaration every spring,
Of reformation ere the year run out,
But somehow this my read more
I make a declaration every spring,
Of reformation ere the year run out,
But somehow this my vestal vary takes wing.