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It takes much from the account, to which his sin doth amount.
It takes much from the account, to which his sin doth amount.
Twice does he live who can enjoy the remembrance of the past.
Twice does he live who can enjoy the remembrance of the past.
Sweet mercy is nobility's true badge.
Sweet mercy is nobility's true badge.
It is, I believe, better to restrain the passions of youth by a
sense of shame, and by conciliatory read more
It is, I believe, better to restrain the passions of youth by a
sense of shame, and by conciliatory means, than by fear.
Councell breakes not the head.
Councell breakes not the head.
Neither shall the wave, which has passed on, ever be recalled;
nor can the hour, which has once fled read more
Neither shall the wave, which has passed on, ever be recalled;
nor can the hour, which has once fled by, return again.
Hell is paved with good intentions.
Hell is paved with good intentions.
Fill the bright goblet, spread the festive board!
Fill the bright goblet, spread the festive board!
None make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most
delighted.
None make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most
delighted.
