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A fickle and capricious woman.
A fickle and capricious woman.
But he, whose humours spurn law's awful yoke,
Must herd with those, by whom law's bonds are broke.
But he, whose humours spurn law's awful yoke,
Must herd with those, by whom law's bonds are broke.
Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
He makes no friend who never made a foe.
He makes no friend who never made a foe.
Hee that lookes not before, finds himselfe behind.
Hee that lookes not before, finds himselfe behind.
Sweet are the uses of adversity,
Which, like the toad, ugly and venomous,
Wears yet a precious read more
Sweet are the uses of adversity,
Which, like the toad, ugly and venomous,
Wears yet a precious jewel in his head.
It is an honourable thing to be merciful to the vanquished.
It is an honourable thing to be merciful to the vanquished.
No love is foule, nor prison fair.
No love is foule, nor prison fair.
Breaking his oath and resolution, like
A twist of rotten silk.
Breaking his oath and resolution, like
A twist of rotten silk.
