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The vertue of a coward is suspition.
The vertue of a coward is suspition.
Nature made the fields and man the cities.
Nature made the fields and man the cities.
He that filches from me my good name
Robs me of that, which not enriches him,
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He that filches from me my good name
Robs me of that, which not enriches him,
And makes me poor indeed.
Not if you burst yourself will you equal him.
Not if you burst yourself will you equal him.
Water a farre off quencheth not fire.
Water a farre off quencheth not fire.
He threatens many that hath injured one.
He threatens many that hath injured one.
Passion and shame torment him, and rage is mingled with his
grief.
Passion and shame torment him, and rage is mingled with his
grief.
His eyes
Were with his heart. and that was far away.
His eyes
Were with his heart. and that was far away.
Sharp is the kiss of the falcon's beak.
Sharp is the kiss of the falcon's beak.
