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The Jewes spend at Easter, the Moors at marriages, the Christians
in sutes.
The Jewes spend at Easter, the Moors at marriages, the Christians
in sutes.
An old man at school is a contemptible and ridiculous object.
An old man at school is a contemptible and ridiculous object.
Oh! too convincing--dangerously dear--
In woman's eye the unanswerable tear!
That weapon of her weakness she can read more
Oh! too convincing--dangerously dear--
In woman's eye the unanswerable tear!
That weapon of her weakness she can wield,
To save, subdue--at once her spear and shield.
I have raised for myself a monument more durable than brass.
I have raised for myself a monument more durable than brass.
The great would have none great and the little all little.
The great would have none great and the little all little.
A friend in need is a friend indeed.
A friend in need is a friend indeed.
And last, the crown of a' my grief.
And last, the crown of a' my grief.
The ignorant hath an Eagles wings, and an Owles eyes.
The ignorant hath an Eagles wings, and an Owles eyes.