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I sit within a helmless bark.
I sit within a helmless bark.
It is difficult to whistle and drink at the same time.
It is difficult to whistle and drink at the same time.
Those who scratch their hair with one finger. [Fearing to
discompose their curls. Dandies.]
Those who scratch their hair with one finger. [Fearing to
discompose their curls. Dandies.]
That which will not be spun, let it not come betweene the spindle
and the distaffe.
That which will not be spun, let it not come betweene the spindle
and the distaffe.
For man may pious texts repeat,
And yet religion have no inward seat.
For man may pious texts repeat,
And yet religion have no inward seat.
The rose is sweetest wash'd with morning dew,
And love is loveliest when embalm'd in tears.
The rose is sweetest wash'd with morning dew,
And love is loveliest when embalm'd in tears.
Noble houskeepers neede no dores.
Noble houskeepers neede no dores.
He who sings the praises of his boyhood's days.
He who sings the praises of his boyhood's days.
The Catt sees not the mouse ever.
The Catt sees not the mouse ever.