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Reason lies betweene the spurre and the bridle.
Reason lies betweene the spurre and the bridle.
I do not sacrifice, but lend myself to business.
I do not sacrifice, but lend myself to business.
Who will think that the gods can be insulted with impunity?
Who will think that the gods can be insulted with impunity?
No sooner is a Temple built to God but the Devill builds a
Chappell hard by.
[No sooner read more
No sooner is a Temple built to God but the Devill builds a
Chappell hard by.
[No sooner is a Temple built to God but the Devil builds a chapel
hard by.]
How much of injustice and depravity is sanctioned by custom!
How much of injustice and depravity is sanctioned by custom!
Turning these jests out of service, let us talk in good earnest.
Turning these jests out of service, let us talk in good earnest.
Fair ladies mask'd are roses in their bud.
Fair ladies mask'd are roses in their bud.