Top 3 Martin Parker Quotes

English ballad writer

Martin Parker (c. 1600 – c.1656) was an English ballad writer, and probably a London tavern-keeper.

From: Wikiquote (CC BY-SA 4.0)

In ancient times all things were cheape
'Tis good to look before you leape
When come is ripe 'tis time to reape.

When the stormy winds do blow.

Ye gentlemen of England
That live at home at ease,
Ah! little do you think upon
The dangers of the seas.