Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale,Vexing the dull ear of a drowsy man."
Zounds! I was never so bethumped with wordsSince I first called my brother's father dad.
How oft the sight of means to do ill deedsMakes deeds ill done!
"When workmen strive to do better than well,They do confound their skill in covetousness."
"Bell, book and candle shall not drive me backWhen gold and silver becks me to come on."