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Despise not sweet inviting love-making nor the merry dance.
Despise not sweet inviting love-making nor the merry dance.
Wishing, of all employments is the worst.
Wishing, of all employments is the worst.
Marry in haste, repent at leisure.
Marry in haste, repent at leisure.
A bachelor's bed is the most pleasant.
A bachelor's bed is the most pleasant.
Every man makes a god of his own desire.
Every man makes a god of his own desire.
This even-handed justice
Commends th' ingredience of our poisoned chalice
To our own lips.
This even-handed justice
Commends th' ingredience of our poisoned chalice
To our own lips.
Pleasures are enhanced by a moderate indulgence.
Pleasures are enhanced by a moderate indulgence.
The silence often of pure innocence
Persuades, when speaking fails.
The silence often of pure innocence
Persuades, when speaking fails.
What is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.
[Lat., Idem Accio quod Titio jus esto.]
What is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.
[Lat., Idem Accio quod Titio jus esto.]