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Gentility is nothing but Ancient Riches.
Gentility is nothing but Ancient Riches.
He has carried every point, who has combined that which is useful
with that which is agreeable.
He has carried every point, who has combined that which is useful
with that which is agreeable.
He that is not handsome at 20, nor strong at 30, nor rich at 40,
nor wise at 50, read more
He that is not handsome at 20, nor strong at 30, nor rich at 40,
nor wise at 50, will never bee handsome, strong, rich, or wise.
O, a kiss
Long as my exile, sweet as my revenge!
Now, by the jealous queen of read more
O, a kiss
Long as my exile, sweet as my revenge!
Now, by the jealous queen of heaven, that kiss
I carried from thee dear; and my true lip
Hath virgined it e'er since.
He who repents of his fault is almost guiltless.
He who repents of his fault is almost guiltless.
There is great force hidden in a sweet command.
There is great force hidden in a sweet command.
He that makes his bed ill, lies there.
He that makes his bed ill, lies there.
You must strike in measure, when there are many to strike on one
Anvile.
You must strike in measure, when there are many to strike on one
Anvile.
Friends fly away when the cask has been drained to the dregs.
Friends fly away when the cask has been drained to the dregs.
