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It is the Philosophy of the Distaffe.
It is the Philosophy of the Distaffe.
Bells call others, but themselves enter not into the Church.
Bells call others, but themselves enter not into the Church.
Tears ready to do duty at a minute's notice.
Tears ready to do duty at a minute's notice.
With bated breath we offer wicked vows.
With bated breath we offer wicked vows.
A fool's wild speech confounds the wise.
A fool's wild speech confounds the wise.
Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable read more
Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable acts.
He has no other recommendation, save an assumed and crafty
solemnity of demeanour.
He has no other recommendation, save an assumed and crafty
solemnity of demeanour.
Springes to catch woodcocks.
Springes to catch woodcocks.
Three helping one another, beare the burthen of sixe.
Three helping one another, beare the burthen of sixe.