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Death falls heavily on that man who, known too well to others,
dies in ignorance of himself.
Death falls heavily on that man who, known too well to others,
dies in ignorance of himself.
O, what may man within him hide,
Though angel on the outward side!
O, what may man within him hide,
Though angel on the outward side!
Three things are men most likely to be cheated in, a horse, a
wig, and a wife.
Three things are men most likely to be cheated in, a horse, a
wig, and a wife.
Whatever charm thou hast, be charming.
Whatever charm thou hast, be charming.
In the morning mountaines, in the evening fountaines.
In the morning mountaines, in the evening fountaines.
The desire to know a thing is heightened by its gratification
being deferred.
The desire to know a thing is heightened by its gratification
being deferred.
He who injures one man threatens many.
He who injures one man threatens many.
Truth is a dog that must to kennel. He must be whipped, when
Lady, the brach, may stand by read more
Truth is a dog that must to kennel. He must be whipped, when
Lady, the brach, may stand by the fire and stink.
The best smell is bread, the best savour, salt, the best love
that of children.
The best smell is bread, the best savour, salt, the best love
that of children.
