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Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches
and honour.
Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches
and honour.
God strikes not with both hands, for to the sea he made heavens,
and to rivers foords.
God strikes not with both hands, for to the sea he made heavens,
and to rivers foords.
All men have more consideration for themselves than for others.
All men have more consideration for themselves than for others.
The question is yet before the court.
The question is yet before the court.
He tells old wives' tales much to the point.
He tells old wives' tales much to the point.
I escaped the Thunder, and fell into the Lightning.
I escaped the Thunder, and fell into the Lightning.
The sweat of industry would dry and die,
But for the end it works to.
The sweat of industry would dry and die,
But for the end it works to.
Though they don't want to kill anybody, they like to have the
power to do so.
Though they don't want to kill anybody, they like to have the
power to do so.
Those things please more, which are more expensive.
Those things please more, which are more expensive.