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When all men have what belongs to them, it cannot bee much.
When all men have what belongs to them, it cannot bee much.
Let never maiden think, however fair,
She is not fairer in new clothes than old.
Let never maiden think, however fair,
She is not fairer in new clothes than old.
Now would I give a thousand furlongs of sea for an acre of barren
ground--long heath, brown furze, anything. read more
Now would I give a thousand furlongs of sea for an acre of barren
ground--long heath, brown furze, anything. The wills above be
done, but I would fain die a dry death.
It is as well now and then not to remember all we know.
It is as well now and then not to remember all we know.
Who reigns within himself, and rules
Passions, desires, and fears, is more a king.
Who reigns within himself, and rules
Passions, desires, and fears, is more a king.
O let not women's weapons, water-drops,
Stain my man's cheeks!
O let not women's weapons, water-drops,
Stain my man's cheeks!
Gentility is nothing but Ancient Riches.
Gentility is nothing but Ancient Riches.
Neither eyes on letters, nor hands in coffers.
Neither eyes on letters, nor hands in coffers.
