It is but a poor establishment where there are not many
superfluous things which the owner knows not of, read more

It is but a poor establishment where there are not many
superfluous things which the owner knows not of, and which go to
the thieves.

Nothing pleases which is not freshened by variety.

Nothing pleases which is not freshened by variety.

I abhor the profane rabble and keep them at a distance.

I abhor the profane rabble and keep them at a distance.

But why pursue the common tale?
Or wherefore show how knights prevail,
When ladies dare to hear?

But why pursue the common tale?
Or wherefore show how knights prevail,
When ladies dare to hear?

Am I always to be a mere listener? Shall I never reply?

Am I always to be a mere listener? Shall I never reply?

Great almes-giving lessens no mans living.

Great almes-giving lessens no mans living.

'Tis an easy thing to find a staff to beat a dog.

'Tis an easy thing to find a staff to beat a dog.

Originality provokes originality.

Originality provokes originality.

One flower makes no garland.

One flower makes no garland.