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When all sinnes grow old, coveteousnesse is young.
When all sinnes grow old, coveteousnesse is young.
He threatens many that hath injured one.
He threatens many that hath injured one.
Nothing is more ill-timed than an ill-timed laugh.
Nothing is more ill-timed than an ill-timed laugh.
To each man at his birth nature has given some fault.
To each man at his birth nature has given some fault.
Love conquers all things; let us own her dominion.
Love conquers all things; let us own her dominion.
Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable read more
Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable acts.
Some evils are cured by contempt.
Some evils are cured by contempt.
Some good lessons
Are also learnt from Ceres and from Bacchus,
Without whom Venus will not long read more
Some good lessons
Are also learnt from Ceres and from Bacchus,
Without whom Venus will not long attack us.
