Nothing moves more quickly than scandal.

Nothing moves more quickly than scandal.

But neither bended knees, pure hands held up,
Sad sighs, deep groans, nor silver-shedding tears,
Could penetrate read more

But neither bended knees, pure hands held up,
Sad sighs, deep groans, nor silver-shedding tears,
Could penetrate her uncompassionate sire.

Religious questions have often led to wicked and impious actions.

Religious questions have often led to wicked and impious actions.

The foule Toade hath a faire stone in his head.

The foule Toade hath a faire stone in his head.

Alas! How difficult it is to prevent the countenance from
betraying guilt!
[Heu! quam difficile est crimen non read more

Alas! How difficult it is to prevent the countenance from
betraying guilt!
[Heu! quam difficile est crimen non prodere vultu.]

E'en his failings leaned to virtue's side.

E'en his failings leaned to virtue's side.

Let me play the fool;
With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come.

Let me play the fool;
With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come.

'Tis said the lion will turn and flee
From a maid in the pride of her purity.

'Tis said the lion will turn and flee
From a maid in the pride of her purity.

There's no such conquering weapon as the necessity of conquering.

There's no such conquering weapon as the necessity of conquering.