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For man is man, and master of his fate.
For man is man, and master of his fate.
How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? When wilt thou arise out
of thy sleep?
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How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? When wilt thou arise out
of thy sleep?
Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the
hands to sleep:
So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth,
and thy want as an armed man.
For many are called, but few are chosen.
For many are called, but few are chosen.
The foole askes much, but hee is more foole that grants it.
The foole askes much, but hee is more foole that grants it.
It often happens, that misery will follow a marriage when the
dowry is too large.
It often happens, that misery will follow a marriage when the
dowry is too large.
Call me not an olive, till thou see me gathered.
Call me not an olive, till thou see me gathered.
Weight justly and sell dearely.
Weight justly and sell dearely.
The hard gives more then he that hath nothing.
The hard gives more then he that hath nothing.
A true friend is tested in adversity.
A true friend is tested in adversity.