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As wither'd roses yield a late perfume.
As wither'd roses yield a late perfume.
An injury may prove a blessing.
An injury may prove a blessing.
My soul is dark! oh quickly string
The harp I yet can brook to hear.
My soul is dark! oh quickly string
The harp I yet can brook to hear.
The masters eye fattens the horse, and his foote the ground.
The masters eye fattens the horse, and his foote the ground.
Brabling Curres never want torne eares.
Brabling Curres never want torne eares.
Beauty drawes more then oxen.
Beauty drawes more then oxen.
The slothful is the servant of the counters.
The slothful is the servant of the counters.
'Tis pleasant, sure, to see one's name in print;
A book's a book, although there's nothing in 't.
'Tis pleasant, sure, to see one's name in print;
A book's a book, although there's nothing in 't.