Tag: Histories

  • September 2

    September 2

    Thou hast most traitorously
    corrupted the youth of the realm
    in erecting a grammar school.

  • August 29

    August 29

    Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale,
    Vexing the dull ear of a drowsy man.

  • August 25

    August 25

    Out, you mad-headed ape!
    A weasel hath not such a deal of spleen
    As you are toss’d with.

  • July 5

    July 5

    Things done well,
    And with a care, exempt themselves from fear.

  • July 1

    July 1

    Yield not thy neck
    To fortune’s yoke, but let thy dauntless mind
    Still ride in triumph over all mischance.

  • June 1

    June 1

    Now is the winter of our discontent
    Made glorious summer…

  • May 31

    May 31

    Nothing emboldens sin so much as mercy.