8 quotes
Love taught him shame, and shame, with love at strife,
Soon taught the sweet civilities of life.
Cymon and Iphigenia (1700)
Then hasten to be drunk, the business of the day.
Cymon and Iphigenia (1700)
The fool of nature stood with stupid eyes
And gaping mouth, that testified surprise.
Cymon and Iphigenia (1700)
She hugged the offender, and forgave the offense,
Sex to the last.
Cymon and Iphigenia (1700)
He trudg'd along, unknowing what he sought,
And whistled as he went, for want of thought.
Cymon and Iphigenia (1700)
Old as I am, for ladies' love unfit,
The power of beauty I remember yet,
Which once inflam'd my soul, and still inspires my wit.
Cymon and Iphigenia (1700)
Ill fortune seldom comes alone.
Cymon and Iphigenia (1700)
Mouths without hands; maintained at vast expense,
In peace a charge, in war a weak defense:
Stout once a month they march, a blustering band,
And ever, but in times of need, at hand.
Cymon and Iphigenia (1700)