But, Clifford, tell me, didst thou never hear,
That things ill got had ever bad success?

But, Clifford, tell me, didst thou never hear,
That things ill got had ever bad success?

Honesty's a fool
And loses that it works for.

Honesty's a fool
And loses that it works for.

A cup concealed in the dress is rarely honestly carried.

A cup concealed in the dress is rarely honestly carried.

If you reveal your secrets to the wind you should not blame the
wind for revealing them to the read more

If you reveal your secrets to the wind you should not blame the
wind for revealing them to the trees.

The bowl dispels corroding cares.

The bowl dispels corroding cares.

Let me play the fool;
With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come.

Let me play the fool;
With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come.

Hee commands enough that obeyes a wise man.

Hee commands enough that obeyes a wise man.

As the honey of Hybla, my old lad of the castle--and is not a
buff jerkin in a most read more

As the honey of Hybla, my old lad of the castle--and is not a
buff jerkin in a most sweet robe of durance?

Whither art thou rushing to destruction?

Whither art thou rushing to destruction?