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I must be cruel only to be kind.
I must be cruel only to be kind.
For evil news rides post, while good news baits.
For evil news rides post, while good news baits.
Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whoever is
deceived thereby is not wise.
Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whoever is
deceived thereby is not wise.
Riches are first to be sought for; after wealth, virtue.
Riches are first to be sought for; after wealth, virtue.
How can man die better,
Than facing fearful odds
For the ashes of this fathers
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How can man die better,
Than facing fearful odds
For the ashes of this fathers
And the temples of his gods?
'Tis not long after
But I will wear my heart upon my sleeve,
For daws to peck read more
'Tis not long after
But I will wear my heart upon my sleeve,
For daws to peck at.
If gaming does an aged sire entice,
Then my young master swiftly learns the vice.
If gaming does an aged sire entice,
Then my young master swiftly learns the vice.
Empty Chambers make foolish maides.
Empty Chambers make foolish maides.
Beware the fury of a patient man.
Beware the fury of a patient man.