I have played the fool, the gross fool, to believe

The bosom of a friend would hold a secret

Mine own could not contain.—Massinger: Unnatural Combat, V. 2.

Ham.—Do not believe it.

Ros.—Believe what?

Ham.—That I can keep your counsel, and not mine own.

Shakspeare: Hamlet, IV. 2.


Anger is like

A full-hot horse, who being allowed his way,