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The shadow of a mighty name.
The shadow of a mighty name.
Beasts of like kind will spare those of kindred spots.
Beasts of like kind will spare those of kindred spots.
The Court hath no Almanack.
The Court hath no Almanack.
'Tis not long after
But I will wear my heart upon my sleeve,
For daws to peck read more
'Tis not long after
But I will wear my heart upon my sleeve,
For daws to peck at.
. . . all who joy would win
Must share it.--Happiness was born a twin.
. . . all who joy would win
Must share it.--Happiness was born a twin.
Well may hee smell fire, whose gowne burnes.
[Well may he smell fire, whose gown burns.]
Well may hee smell fire, whose gowne burnes.
[Well may he smell fire, whose gown burns.]
What is the sin which is not
Sin in itself? Can circumstance make sin
Or virtue?
What is the sin which is not
Sin in itself? Can circumstance make sin
Or virtue?
It is good to have some friends both in heaven and hell.
It is good to have some friends both in heaven and hell.
Time hath often cured the wound which reason failed to heal.
Time hath often cured the wound which reason failed to heal.