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He that riseth first, is first drest.
He that riseth first, is first drest.
Do what you should, not what you may.
Do what you should, not what you may.
You must endure what is painful to secure that which is
profitable.
You must endure what is painful to secure that which is
profitable.
. . . it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.
. . . it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.
As you behave towards others, expect that others will behave to
you.
As you behave towards others, expect that others will behave to
you.
Some Cupid kills with arrows, some with traps.
Some Cupid kills with arrows, some with traps.
He found a city of bricks, he left one of marble.
He found a city of bricks, he left one of marble.
She acquires momentum as she advances. [The progress of Fame or
Rumour.]
She acquires momentum as she advances. [The progress of Fame or
Rumour.]
So many men in Court and so many strangers.
So many men in Court and so many strangers.