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He is a fool who thinks by force or skill,
To turn the current of a woman's will.
He is a fool who thinks by force or skill,
To turn the current of a woman's will.
Wood halfe burnt is easily kindled.
Wood halfe burnt is easily kindled.
He makes a great row but does nothing.
He makes a great row but does nothing.
We praise old times, but show no curiosity about modern events.
We praise old times, but show no curiosity about modern events.
Thrice is he armed that hath his quarrel just,
And he but naked, though locked up in steel,
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Thrice is he armed that hath his quarrel just,
And he but naked, though locked up in steel,
Whose conscience with injustice is corrupted.
We live by reposing trust in each other.
We live by reposing trust in each other.
When the mischief is done the door is shut.
When the mischief is done the door is shut.
Which of these two is the greater fool?
Which of these two is the greater fool?
Where you thinke there is bacon, there is no Chimney.
Where you thinke there is bacon, there is no Chimney.
