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On their own merits modest men are dumb.
On their own merits modest men are dumb.
Out of this nettle, danger, we pluck this flower, safety.
Out of this nettle, danger, we pluck this flower, safety.
Each must drain
His share of pleasure, share of pain.
Each must drain
His share of pleasure, share of pain.
Mad desire, when it has the most, longs for more.
Mad desire, when it has the most, longs for more.
Having no business of his own to attend to, he busies himself
with the affairs of others.
Having no business of his own to attend to, he busies himself
with the affairs of others.
Little wealth, little care.
Little wealth, little care.
Adversity's sweet milk, philosophy.
Adversity's sweet milk, philosophy.
If you must flie, flie well.
If you must flie, flie well.
Take heed of a person marked, and a Widdow thrice married.
Take heed of a person marked, and a Widdow thrice married.
