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The eyes see not what is before them when the mind is intent on
other matters.
The eyes see not what is before them when the mind is intent on
other matters.
The tendency of humanity is towards the forbidden.
The tendency of humanity is towards the forbidden.
The Catt sees not the mouse ever.
The Catt sees not the mouse ever.
Let Apella the Jew credit it, if he will.
Let Apella the Jew credit it, if he will.
And Jove but laughs at lovers' perjury.
And Jove but laughs at lovers' perjury.
What sweeter gift from nature has fallen to the lot of man than
his children?
What sweeter gift from nature has fallen to the lot of man than
his children?
Hee that dines and leaves, layes the cloth twice.
Hee that dines and leaves, layes the cloth twice.
Of a little thing a little displeaseth.
Of a little thing a little displeaseth.
Poor and content is rich, and rich enough;
But riches fineless is as poor as winter
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Poor and content is rich, and rich enough;
But riches fineless is as poor as winter
To him that ever fears he shall be poor.