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He who says what he likes, must hear what he does not like.
He who says what he likes, must hear what he does not like.
So honour peereth in the meanest habit.
So honour peereth in the meanest habit.
When the Foxe preacheth, beware geese.
When the Foxe preacheth, beware geese.
Like a dog he hunts in dreams.
Like a dog he hunts in dreams.
Red-haired, black-lipped, club-footed, and blink-eyed; if you're
a good man, you're a wonder!
Red-haired, black-lipped, club-footed, and blink-eyed; if you're
a good man, you're a wonder!
Not treasured wealth, nor the consul's lictor, can dispel the
mind's bitter conflicts and the cares that flit, like read more
Not treasured wealth, nor the consul's lictor, can dispel the
mind's bitter conflicts and the cares that flit, like bats, about
your fretted roofs.
Gather ye rosebuds while ye may,
Old time is still a-flying;
And this same flower that smiles read more
Gather ye rosebuds while ye may,
Old time is still a-flying;
And this same flower that smiles to-day,
To-morrow may be dying.
Harp not on that string, madam; that is past.
Harp not on that string, madam; that is past.
A gift much expected is paid, not given.
A gift much expected is paid, not given.
