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Hee hath no leisure who useth it not.
Hee hath no leisure who useth it not.
Who thinks anything of goitre on the Alps?
Who thinks anything of goitre on the Alps?
In grasping at uncertainties we lost that which is certain.
In grasping at uncertainties we lost that which is certain.
Alas, by what trivial causes is greatness overthrown!
Alas, by what trivial causes is greatness overthrown!
Then happy those, beloved of heaven,
To whom the mingled cup is given;
Whose lenient sorrow find read more
Then happy those, beloved of heaven,
To whom the mingled cup is given;
Whose lenient sorrow find relief,
Whose joys are chastened by their grief.
It's a poore stake that cannot stand one yeare in the ground.
It's a poore stake that cannot stand one yeare in the ground.
The success of the wicked tempts many to sin.
The success of the wicked tempts many to sin.
He follows his father, but with shorter strides.
He follows his father, but with shorter strides.
He confesses his guilt who flies from his trial.
He confesses his guilt who flies from his trial.
