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The remedy is worse than the disease.
The remedy is worse than the disease.
Like a young eagle, who has lent his plume
To fledge the shaft by which he meets his doom,
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Like a young eagle, who has lent his plume
To fledge the shaft by which he meets his doom,
See their own feathers pluck'd, to wing the dart,
Which rank corruption destines for their heart!
To deceive ones selfe is very easie.
To deceive ones selfe is very easie.
When in good health we easily give good advice to the sick.
When in good health we easily give good advice to the sick.
There is more of bitterness than good nature in him.
There is more of bitterness than good nature in him.
When we have what we like 'tis hard to miss it.
When we have what we like 'tis hard to miss it.
A golden key can open any door.
A golden key can open any door.
With emptie hands men may no haukes lure.
With emptie hands men may no haukes lure.
Little we heed the tempest drear,
While music, mirth, and social cheer,
Speed on their wings the read more
Little we heed the tempest drear,
While music, mirth, and social cheer,
Speed on their wings the passing year.
