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Content is the philosopher's stone, that turns all it touches
into gold.
Content is the philosopher's stone, that turns all it touches
into gold.
He makes a great row but does nothing.
He makes a great row but does nothing.
Which of these two is the greater fool?
Which of these two is the greater fool?
Living well is the best revenge.
Living well is the best revenge.
Is the sun dimmed, that gnats do fly in it?
Is the sun dimmed, that gnats do fly in it?
Rare is the union of beauty and modesty.
Rare is the union of beauty and modesty.
What an alteration of honour has
Desperate want made!
What an alteration of honour has
Desperate want made!
He that is afraid of leaves, goes not to the wood.
He that is afraid of leaves, goes not to the wood.
A man so various, that he seem'd to be
Not one, but all mankind's epitome;
Stiff in read more
A man so various, that he seem'd to be
Not one, but all mankind's epitome;
Stiff in opinions, always in the wrong.
Was everything by starts, and nothing long;
But in the course of one revolving moon,
Was chymist, fiddler, statesman, and buffoon.
