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He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter,
or as a fool to the correction read more
He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter,
or as a fool to the correction of the stocks;
Till a dart strike through his liver; as a bird hasteth to the
snare, and knoweth not that it is for his life.
When the mischief is done the door is shut.
When the mischief is done the door is shut.
That fair face will as years roll on lose its beauty, and old age
will bring its wrinkles to read more
That fair face will as years roll on lose its beauty, and old age
will bring its wrinkles to the brow.
Some Cupid kills with arrows, some with traps.
Some Cupid kills with arrows, some with traps.
One graine fills not a sacke, but helpes his fellowes.
One graine fills not a sacke, but helpes his fellowes.
Conceit in weakest bodies strongest works.
Conceit in weakest bodies strongest works.
There is no evil without its compensation.
There is no evil without its compensation.
A man is known to be mortal by two things, Sleep and Lust.
A man is known to be mortal by two things, Sleep and Lust.
Out of mind, when out of view.
Out of mind, when out of view.
