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He that gives all before hee dies provides to suffer.
He that gives all before hee dies provides to suffer.
The rills of pleasure never run sincere,
(Earth has no unpolluted spring)
From the cursed soil some read more
The rills of pleasure never run sincere,
(Earth has no unpolluted spring)
From the cursed soil some dang'rous taint they bear;
So roses grow on thorns, and honey wears a sting.
A wicked mans gift hath a touch of his master.
A wicked mans gift hath a touch of his master.
It is sheer folly to tear the hair in grief as if sorrow could be
cured by baldness.
It is sheer folly to tear the hair in grief as if sorrow could be
cured by baldness.
In time of sickness the soul collects itself anew.
In time of sickness the soul collects itself anew.
All is well with him, who is beloved of his neighbours.
All is well with him, who is beloved of his neighbours.
When age is jocond it makes sport for death.
When age is jocond it makes sport for death.
The whole race of scribblers flies from the town and yearns for
country life.
The whole race of scribblers flies from the town and yearns for
country life.
The cholerick man never wants woe.
The cholerick man never wants woe.
