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The more skilful the gambler, the worse the man.
The more skilful the gambler, the worse the man.
Fire that's closest kept burns most of all.
Fire that's closest kept burns most of all.
The masters eye fattens the horse, and his foote the ground.
The masters eye fattens the horse, and his foote the ground.
'Tis in grain, sir; 'twill endure wind and weather.
'Tis in grain, sir; 'twill endure wind and weather.
But that old man, who is lord of the broad estate and the hall,
Dropped off gorged from a read more
But that old man, who is lord of the broad estate and the hall,
Dropped off gorged from a scheme which left us flaccid and
drained.
Small showers last long, but sudden storms are short.
Small showers last long, but sudden storms are short.
Skins may differ, but affection
Dwells in white and black the same.
Skins may differ, but affection
Dwells in white and black the same.
Those who scratch their hair with one finger. [Fearing to
discompose their curls. Dandies.]
Those who scratch their hair with one finger. [Fearing to
discompose their curls. Dandies.]
Chuse none for thy servant who have served thy betters.
Chuse none for thy servant who have served thy betters.