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Not to create confusion in what is clear, but to throw light on
what is obscure.
Not to create confusion in what is clear, but to throw light on
what is obscure.
In the husband wisedome, in the wife gentlenesse.
In the husband wisedome, in the wife gentlenesse.
And whispering, "I will ne'er consent," consented.
And whispering, "I will ne'er consent," consented.
Happie is hee that chastens himselfe.
Happie is hee that chastens himselfe.
A new broome sweepeth cleane.
A new broome sweepeth cleane.
Building and marrying of Children are great wasters.
Building and marrying of Children are great wasters.
All our sweetest hours fly fastest.
All our sweetest hours fly fastest.
Who reigns within himself, and rules
Passions, desires, and fears, is more a king.
Who reigns within himself, and rules
Passions, desires, and fears, is more a king.
We are often saved from crime by the disgrace of others.
We are often saved from crime by the disgrace of others.