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He that measures not himselfe, is measured.
He that measures not himselfe, is measured.
The mill cannot grind with water that's past.
The mill cannot grind with water that's past.
Warre makes theeves, and peace hangs them.
Warre makes theeves, and peace hangs them.
A man convinced against his will,
Is of the some opinion still.
A man convinced against his will,
Is of the some opinion still.
Whatever charm thou hast, be charming.
Whatever charm thou hast, be charming.
It is best to know the worst at once.
It is best to know the worst at once.
Oh, sweet youth, how soon it fades!
Sweet joys of youth, how fleeting!
Oh, sweet youth, how soon it fades!
Sweet joys of youth, how fleeting!
He is not poore that hath little, but he that desireth much.
He is not poore that hath little, but he that desireth much.
No scene of mortal life but teems with mortal woe.
No scene of mortal life but teems with mortal woe.
