If reasons were as plentiful as blackberries,
I would give no man a reason upon compulsion.

If reasons were as plentiful as blackberries,
I would give no man a reason upon compulsion.

Good is god, but better carries it.

Good is god, but better carries it.

Even a child is known by his doings.

Even a child is known by his doings.

He has nibbled at the bay. [A poetaster.]

He has nibbled at the bay. [A poetaster.]

Knowledge makes one laugh, but wealth makes one dance.

Knowledge makes one laugh, but wealth makes one dance.

I make a declaration every spring,
Of reformation ere the year run out,
But somehow this my read more

I make a declaration every spring,
Of reformation ere the year run out,
But somehow this my vestal vary takes wing.

Summer lasts not for ever; seasons succeed each other.

Summer lasts not for ever; seasons succeed each other.

Foolish tongues talke by the dozen.

Foolish tongues talke by the dozen.

Then happy those, beloved of heaven,
To whom the mingled cup is given;
Whose lenient sorrow find read more

Then happy those, beloved of heaven,
To whom the mingled cup is given;
Whose lenient sorrow find relief,
Whose joys are chastened by their grief.