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He that hopes not for good, feares not evill.
He that hopes not for good, feares not evill.
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!
He whom the gods love dies young, whilst he is full of health,
perception, and judgment.
[Lat., Quem read more
He whom the gods love dies young, whilst he is full of health,
perception, and judgment.
[Lat., Quem dii diligunt,
Adolescens moritur, dum valet, sentit, sapit.]
Let him love none and be by none beloved!
Let him love none and be by none beloved!
A sleepy master makes his servant a Lowt.
A sleepy master makes his servant a Lowt.
He will not carry his wealth to the waters of Acheron.
He will not carry his wealth to the waters of Acheron.
The finest edge is made with the blunt whetstone.
The finest edge is made with the blunt whetstone.
Thus one thing requires assistance from another, and joins in
friendly help.
Thus one thing requires assistance from another, and joins in
friendly help.
