Tag: Henry VIII

  • June 11

    June 11

    This is the state of man:
    to-day he puts forth the tender leaves of hopes;
    to-morrow blossoms.

  • May 10

    May 10

    I charge thee, fling away ambition:
    By that sin fell the angels.

  • April 27

    April 27

    Good company, good wine, good welcome, can make good people.

  • March 20

    March 20

    Men’s evil manners live in brass; their virtues
    We write in water.

  • January 22

    January 22

    Heat not a furnace for your foe so hot
    That it do singe yourself.

  • December 25

    December 25

    I feel within me
    A peace above all earthly dignities,
    A still and quiet conscience.