When we are conscious of the least comparative merit in ourselves, we should take as much care to conceal the value we set upon it, as if it were a real defect; to be elated or vain upon it is showing your money before people in want.
Tea! thou soft, sober, sage and venerable liquid;- thou female tongue-running, smile-smoothing, heart-opening, wink-tippling cordial, to whose glorio… - Colley Cibber
Tea! thou soft, sober, sage and venerable liquid;- thou female tongue-running, smile-smoothing, heart-opening, wink-tippling cordial, to whose glorio…
- Colley Cibber
Stolen sweets are best. - Colley Cibber
Stolen sweets are best.
Then let not what I cannot have My cheer of mind destroy. Whilst thus I sing, I am a king, Although a poor blind boy! - Colley Cibber
Then let not what I cannot have My cheer of mind destroy. Whilst thus I sing, I am a king, Although a poor blind boy!
Who fears t' offend takes the first step to please. - Colley Cibber
Who fears t' offend takes the first step to please.
Faint is the bliss, that never past thro' pain. - Colley Cibber
Faint is the bliss, that never past thro' pain.
Prithee don't screw your wit beyond the compass of good manners. - Colley Cibber
Prithee don't screw your wit beyond the compass of good manners.
Oh! How many torments lie in the small circle of a wedding ring. - Colley Cibber
Oh! How many torments lie in the small circle of a wedding ring.
The happy have whole days. - Colley Cibber
The happy have whole days.
The wretch that fears to drown, will break through flames; Or, in his dread of flames, will plunge in waves. When eagles are in view, the screaming d… - Colley Cibber
The wretch that fears to drown, will break through flames; Or, in his dread of flames, will plunge in waves. When eagles are in view, the screaming d…
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