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Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale.
Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale.
Let but the hours of idleness cease, and the bow of Cupid will
become broken and his torch extinguished.
Let but the hours of idleness cease, and the bow of Cupid will
become broken and his torch extinguished.
He will be the last to discover the disgrace of his house.
He will be the last to discover the disgrace of his house.
Good Americans when they die go to Paris.
Good Americans when they die go to Paris.
He that hath not the craft, let him shut up shop.
He that hath not the craft, let him shut up shop.
Forgiveness to the injured does belong,
But they ne'er pardon who have done the wrong.
Forgiveness to the injured does belong,
But they ne'er pardon who have done the wrong.
For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some
coveted after, they have erred read more
For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some
coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced
themselves through with many sorrows.
Who will think that the gods can be insulted with impunity?
Who will think that the gods can be insulted with impunity?
Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whoever is
deceived thereby is not wise.
Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whoever is
deceived thereby is not wise.
