He says but little, and that little said Owes all its weight, like loaded dice, to lead. His wit invites you by his looks to come, But when you knock it never is at home... Poems - Strana 227podľa William Cowper - 1782 - Počet stránok 359Úplné zobrazenie - O tejto knihe
| Treasury - 1869 - Počet stránok 474
...with the best king, thou shalt find the best king of good fellows. — King Henry F. Act v. Sc. 2. His wit invites you by his looks to come. But when you knock it never is at home.* Conversation. Our wasted oil unprofitably burns, Like hidden lamps in old sepulchral urns. n;,i. Is... | |
| William Cowper - 1870 - Počet stránok 574
...significant and budge ; A fool with judges, amongst fools a judge. He says but little, and that little aaid, Owes all its weight, like loaded dice, to lead. His...you knock, it never is at home : 'Tis like a parcel sent you by the stage, Some handsome present, as your hopes presage ; 'Tis heavy, bulky, and bids fair... | |
| 1871
...significant acd fudge ; A fool with judges, amongst fools a judge. He s?ys but little, aud that IKMe said, Owes all its weight, like loaded dice, to lead. His...you knock, it never is at home. 'Tis like a parcel, sent you by the stage, Some handsome present, as your hopes presage ; "Tie henvy, bulky, and bids fair... | |
| Mother Angela Gillespie, Member of the Order of the Holy Cross - 1871 - Počet stránok 664
...judge ; He says but little, and that little said Owes all its weight, like loaded dice, to lead. 5. His wit invites you, by his looks, to come ; But when...you knock, it never is at home : 'Tis like a parcel sent you by the stage, Some handsome present, as your hopes presage ; Tis heavy, bulky, and bids fair... | |
| Samuel Orchart Beeton - 1873 - Počet stránok 782
...significant and budge ; A fool with judges, amongst fools a judge ; Ho says but little, and that little said, wight, Whatever turn the matter takes, I deem it all...and drakes. With whom I feast I do not fawn, Nor if homo : 'Tis like a parcel sent yon by the stage, Some handsome present, as your hopes presage ; 'Tis... | |
| William Cowper - 1874 - Počet stránok 330
...and budge, A fool with judges, amongst fools a judge. 300 He says but little, and that little said Owes all its weight, like loaded dice, to lead. His...you knock, it never is at home: 'Tis like a parcel sent you by the stage, 305 Some handsome present, as your hopes presage, 'Tis heavy, bulky, and bids... | |
| William Cowper - 1874 - Počet stránok 340
...and budge, A fool with judges, amongst fools a judge. 300 He says but little, and that little said Owes all its weight, like loaded dice, to lead. His...you knock, it never is at home: 'Tis like a parcel sent you by the stage, 305 Some handsome present, as your hopes presage, 'Tis heavy, bulky, and bids... | |
| John Bartlett - 1874 - Počet stránok 798
...The solemn fop ; significant and budge ; A fool with judges, amongst fools a judge.1 Ibid. Line 299. His wit invites you by his looks to come, But, when you knock, it never is at home.2 Ibid. Line 303. 1 If he be not fellow with the best king, thou shalt find the best king of good... | |
| Samuel Austin Allibone - 1875 - Počet stránok 794
...feast, Nor florid talk, which can that title gain : The proofs of wit forever must remain. COWLEY. His wit invites you by his looks to come, But, when you knock, it never is at home. Cow PER : Conversation. A Christian's wit is inoffensive light, A beam that aids but never grieves... | |
| John Bartlett - 1875 - Počet stránok 890
...budge ; A fool with judges, amongst fools a judge.1 Ibid. Line 299. 1 Compare Johnson, ante, p. 342. His wit invites you by his looks to come, But, when you knock, it never is at home.1 Conversation. Line 303. Our wasted oil unprofitably burns, Like hidden lamps in old sepulchral... | |
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