“Man may escape from rope and gun; Nay, some have outlived the doctor's pill: Who takes a woman must be undone, That basilisk is sure to kill. The fly that sips treacle is lost in the sweets, So he that tastes woman, woman, woman, He that tastes woman, ruin meets.”
First performed in the 18th century, this work is celebrated for its blend of opera and ballad, featuring memorable songs and a storyline that satirizes the social and political norms of its time. more
“Where Nature's end of language is declin'd, And men talk only to conceal the mind.”
“The only difference between me and those other great Yankees is my skin color.”