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On their own merits modest men are dumb.
On their own merits modest men are dumb.
Gossips are frogs, they drinke and talke.
Gossips are frogs, they drinke and talke.
The wicked flee when no man pursueth.
The wicked flee when no man pursueth.
Twice does he live who can enjoy the remembrance of the past.
Twice does he live who can enjoy the remembrance of the past.
Love rules his kingdome without a sword.
Love rules his kingdome without a sword.
Tender-handed stroke a nettle,
And it stings you for your pains;
Grasp it like a man of read more
Tender-handed stroke a nettle,
And it stings you for your pains;
Grasp it like a man of mettle,
And it soft as silk remains.
'Tis the same with common natures,
Use 'em kindly, they rebel;
But, be rough as nutmeg-graters,
And the rogues obey you well.
If Jack's in love, he's no judge of Jill's beauty.
If Jack's in love, he's no judge of Jill's beauty.
An idle head is a boxe for the winde.
An idle head is a boxe for the winde.
The way is an ill neighbour.
The way is an ill neighbour.
