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We hate merit while it is with us; when taken away from our gaze,
we long for it jealously.
We hate merit while it is with us; when taken away from our gaze,
we long for it jealously.
Play with a foole at home, and he will play with you in the
market.
Play with a foole at home, and he will play with you in the
market.
She loved me for the dangers I had passed,
And I loved her for having pitied them.
She loved me for the dangers I had passed,
And I loved her for having pitied them.
An undying hatred, and a wound never to be healed.
An undying hatred, and a wound never to be healed.
The doctors gave her over--to an ass.
The doctors gave her over--to an ass.
Hee that brings good newes knockes hard.
Hee that brings good newes knockes hard.
Give me the soft sigh, whilst the soul-telling eye
Is dimm'd for a time with a tear.
Give me the soft sigh, whilst the soul-telling eye
Is dimm'd for a time with a tear.
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above
rubies.
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above
rubies.
Great businesses turne on a little pinne.
Great businesses turne on a little pinne.
