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It is not becoming to grieve immoderately for the dead.
It is not becoming to grieve immoderately for the dead.
They dance, they revel, and they sing,
Till the rude turrets shake and ring.
They dance, they revel, and they sing,
Till the rude turrets shake and ring.
The robber and the cautious traveller alike are girded with the
sword; the one uses it as a means read more
The robber and the cautious traveller alike are girded with the
sword; the one uses it as a means of attack, the other as a means
of defence.
Hee hath no leisure who useth it not.
Hee hath no leisure who useth it not.
He has no other recommendation, save an assumed and crafty
solemnity of demeanour.
He has no other recommendation, save an assumed and crafty
solemnity of demeanour.
Curtesie on one side only lasts not long.
Curtesie on one side only lasts not long.
Those who say nothing about their poverty will obtain more than
those who turn beggars.
Those who say nothing about their poverty will obtain more than
those who turn beggars.
All is well with him, who is beloved of his neighbours.
All is well with him, who is beloved of his neighbours.
Who gives to all, denies all.
Who gives to all, denies all.
