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Whose wit in the combat as gentle as bright
Ne'er carried a heartstain away on its blade.
Whose wit in the combat as gentle as bright
Ne'er carried a heartstain away on its blade.
The holydays of joy are the vigils of sorrow.
The holydays of joy are the vigils of sorrow.
After dinner rest awhile, after supper walk a mile.
After dinner rest awhile, after supper walk a mile.
The eyes have one language every where.
The eyes have one language every where.
An Oxe is taken by the horns, and a Man by the tongue.
An Oxe is taken by the horns, and a Man by the tongue.
If one swain scorns you, you will soon find another.
If one swain scorns you, you will soon find another.
Myself acquainted with misfortune, I learn to help the
unfortunate.
Myself acquainted with misfortune, I learn to help the
unfortunate.
Learne weeping, and thou shalt laugh gayning.
Learne weeping, and thou shalt laugh gayning.
A wise man needes not blush for changing his purpose.
A wise man needes not blush for changing his purpose.