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The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong.
The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong.
He has hay upon his horn. [He is a mischievous person.]
He has hay upon his horn. [He is a mischievous person.]
He comes to the world, as a gentleman comes
To a lodging ready furnished.
He comes to the world, as a gentleman comes
To a lodging ready furnished.
I am sure care's an enemy to life.
I am sure care's an enemy to life.
If all fooles had babies, wee should want fuell.
If all fooles had babies, wee should want fuell.
Honour and profit lie not in one sacke.
Honour and profit lie not in one sacke.
Alas, by what trivial causes is greatness overthrown!
Alas, by what trivial causes is greatness overthrown!
He claims a monopoly in friendship.
He claims a monopoly in friendship.
Take heed of mad folks in a narrow place.
Take heed of mad folks in a narrow place.
