What is wealth to me if I cannot enjoy it?

What is wealth to me if I cannot enjoy it?

But scandal's my aversion--I protest
Against all evil speaking, even in jest.

But scandal's my aversion--I protest
Against all evil speaking, even in jest.

Demons in act, but gods at least in face.

Demons in act, but gods at least in face.

An injury may prove a blessing.

An injury may prove a blessing.

Oh, sweet youth, how soon it fades!
Sweet joys of youth, how fleeting!

Oh, sweet youth, how soon it fades!
Sweet joys of youth, how fleeting!

Three women make a market.

Three women make a market.

Beware
Of entrance to a quarrel.

Beware
Of entrance to a quarrel.

A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman
are alike.

A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman
are alike.

Can heavenly breasts such stormy passions feel?

Can heavenly breasts such stormy passions feel?