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The abuse of cabmen in a block.
The abuse of cabmen in a block.
Fair ladies mask'd are roses in their bud.
Fair ladies mask'd are roses in their bud.
Mention not a halter in the house of him that was hanged.
Mention not a halter in the house of him that was hanged.
How much a dunce that has been sent to roam
Excels a dunce that has been kept at home.
How much a dunce that has been sent to roam
Excels a dunce that has been kept at home.
Sweet mercy is nobility's true badge.
Sweet mercy is nobility's true badge.
Take away her rewards, and who will ever clasp naked Virtue to
his bosom?
Take away her rewards, and who will ever clasp naked Virtue to
his bosom?
I abhor the profane rabble and keep them at a distance.
I abhor the profane rabble and keep them at a distance.
To bee beloved is above all bargaines.
To bee beloved is above all bargaines.
No wise man has called a change of opinion in constancy.
No wise man has called a change of opinion in constancy.