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He that hath children, all his morsels are not his owne.
He that hath children, all his morsels are not his owne.
Live according to your income.
Live according to your income.
The shadow of a mighty name.
The shadow of a mighty name.
He who asks with timidity invites a refusal.
He who asks with timidity invites a refusal.
It is far easier to begin a task than to finish it.
It is far easier to begin a task than to finish it.
The ox longs for the gaudy trappings of the horse; the lazy
pack-horse would fain plough. [We envy the read more
The ox longs for the gaudy trappings of the horse; the lazy
pack-horse would fain plough. [We envy the position of others,
dissatisfied with our own.]
Hee that would be a Gentleman, let him goe to an assault.
Hee that would be a Gentleman, let him goe to an assault.
It is as well now and then not to remember all we know.
It is as well now and then not to remember all we know.
A crown
Golden in show, is but a wreath of thorns,
Bring dangers, troubles, cares, and sleepless read more
A crown
Golden in show, is but a wreath of thorns,
Bring dangers, troubles, cares, and sleepless nights
To him who wears the regal diadem.
