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The anger of those in authority is always weighty.
The anger of those in authority is always weighty.
Of joys departed
Not to return, how painful the remembrance.
Of joys departed
Not to return, how painful the remembrance.
Get money; by just means. if you can; if not, still get money.
Get money; by just means. if you can; if not, still get money.
It is difficult to fly without wings.
It is difficult to fly without wings.
Who's to look after the keepers?
Who's to look after the keepers?
We are worthless fowl, hatched from unlucky eggs.
We are worthless fowl, hatched from unlucky eggs.
The would-be wits and can't-be gentlemen.
The would-be wits and can't-be gentlemen.
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving
favour rather than silver and gold.
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving
favour rather than silver and gold.
Hunger makes dinners, pastime suppers.
Hunger makes dinners, pastime suppers.
