William Shakespeare ( 10 of 368 )
Present fears
Are less than horrible imaginings.
Present fears
Are less than horrible imaginings.
A fool's bolt is soon shot.
A fool's bolt is soon shot.
Now out of this nettle, danger, will I pluck the flower, safety.
Now out of this nettle, danger, will I pluck the flower, safety.
Revenge and wrong bring forth their kind;
The foul cubs like their parents are.
Revenge and wrong bring forth their kind;
The foul cubs like their parents are.
So may the outward shows be least themselves;
The world is still deceived with ornament.
So may the outward shows be least themselves;
The world is still deceived with ornament.
In time the rod
Becomes more mocked than feared.
In time the rod
Becomes more mocked than feared.
Rich gifts wax poor, when givers prove unkind.
Rich gifts wax poor, when givers prove unkind.
What an alteration of honour has
Desperate want made!
What an alteration of honour has
Desperate want made!
What stronger breast-plate than a heart untainted.
What stronger breast-plate than a heart untainted.
For night owls shriek where mounting larks should sing.
For night owls shriek where mounting larks should sing.
