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They do not love that do not show their love.
They do not love that do not show their love.
To dismiss a guest is a more ungracious act than not to admit him
at all.
To dismiss a guest is a more ungracious act than not to admit him
at all.
Harp not on that string, madam; that is past.
Harp not on that string, madam; that is past.
A trade is better then service.
A trade is better then service.
It is a most miserable lot to be without an enemy. [No man can
be successful without being envied read more
It is a most miserable lot to be without an enemy. [No man can
be successful without being envied and hated.]
Wine is a turne-coate (first a friend, then an enemy).
Wine is a turne-coate (first a friend, then an enemy).
Though the power be wanting, the will deserves praise.
Though the power be wanting, the will deserves praise.
None knowes the weight of anothers burthen.
None knowes the weight of anothers burthen.
For, wake where'er he may, man wakes to care and coil.
For, wake where'er he may, man wakes to care and coil.
