Therefore was I created with a stubborn outside, with an aspect of iron, that when I come to woo ladies, I fright them. But, in faith, Kate, the elder I wax, the better I shall appear. My comfort is that old age, that ill layer-up of beauty, can do no more spoil upon my face. Thou hast me, if thou hast me, at the worst, and thou shalt wear me, if thou wear me, better and better.

At this hour Lie at my mercy all mine enemies.

Thou ever young, fresh, lov'd, and delicate wooer, whose blush doth thaw the consecrated snow

There's nothing in this world can make me joy: Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale Vexing the dull ear of a drowsy man; And bitter shame hath spoil'd the sweet world's taste That it yields nought but shame and bitterness.

Learning is but an adjunct to ourself, And where we are our learning likewise is.

While he was drunk asleep, or in his rage, or in the incestuous pleasure of his bed.

You are thought here to the most senseless and fit man for the job.