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We may outrun,
By violent swiftness, that which we run at,
And lose by over-running.
We may outrun,
By violent swiftness, that which we run at,
And lose by over-running.
It is very hard to shave an egge.
It is very hard to shave an egge.
But scandal's my aversion--I protest
Against all evil speaking, even in jest.
But scandal's my aversion--I protest
Against all evil speaking, even in jest.
Hee that dines and leaves, layes the cloth twice.
Hee that dines and leaves, layes the cloth twice.
We always strive for that which is forbidden, and desire that
which is denied us.
We always strive for that which is forbidden, and desire that
which is denied us.
The Apothecaries morter spoiles the Luters musick.
The Apothecaries morter spoiles the Luters musick.
The honey is sweet, but the Bee stings.
The honey is sweet, but the Bee stings.
Fight thou with shafts of silver, and o'ercome
When no force else can get the masterdom.
Fight thou with shafts of silver, and o'ercome
When no force else can get the masterdom.
The miserable have no other medicine,
But only hope:
I have hope to live, and am prepared read more
The miserable have no other medicine,
But only hope:
I have hope to live, and am prepared to die.