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Truth is a dog that must to kennel. He must be whipped, when
Lady, the brach, may stand by read more
Truth is a dog that must to kennel. He must be whipped, when
Lady, the brach, may stand by the fire and stink.
Nae man can tether time nor tide.
Nae man can tether time nor tide.
'Tis pleasant, sure, to see one's name in print;
A book's a book, although there's nothing in 't.
'Tis pleasant, sure, to see one's name in print;
A book's a book, although there's nothing in 't.
He that is not in the warres is not out of danger.
He that is not in the warres is not out of danger.
And what love can do, that does love attempt.
And what love can do, that does love attempt.
The secret wound still lives within the breast.
[Lat., Tacitum vivit sub pectore vulnus.]
The secret wound still lives within the breast.
[Lat., Tacitum vivit sub pectore vulnus.]
Are not these woods
More free from peril than the envious court?
Are not these woods
More free from peril than the envious court?
Better spare to have of thine own, then aske of other men.
Better spare to have of thine own, then aske of other men.
Should anyone attempt to deceive you by false expressions, and
not be a true friend at heart, act in read more
Should anyone attempt to deceive you by false expressions, and
not be a true friend at heart, act in the same manner, and thus
art will defeat art. [If you would catch a man let him think he
is catching you.]