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Who could tell such a story with dry eyes?
Who could tell such a story with dry eyes?
The fatt man knoweth not, what the leane thinketh.
The fatt man knoweth not, what the leane thinketh.
I saw young Harry with his visor up.
I saw young Harry with his visor up.
A litle wind kindles; much puts out the fire.
[A little wind kindles; much puts out the fire.]
A litle wind kindles; much puts out the fire.
[A little wind kindles; much puts out the fire.]
All is well with him, who is beloved of his neighbours.
All is well with him, who is beloved of his neighbours.
Savage bears agree with one another.
Savage bears agree with one another.
Is there a man whose judgment clear
Can others teach the course to steer,
Yet runs himself read more
Is there a man whose judgment clear
Can others teach the course to steer,
Yet runs himself life's mad career,
Wild as the wave?
And gentle Dulness ever loves a joke.
And gentle Dulness ever loves a joke.