Vain, froward child of empire, say,
Are all thy playthings snatched away?

Vain, froward child of empire, say,
Are all thy playthings snatched away?

He may as well not thank at all, who thanks when none are by.

He may as well not thank at all, who thanks when none are by.

Everyone puts his fault on the Times.

Everyone puts his fault on the Times.

She was one of those who by fortune's boon
Are born, as they say, with a silver spoon
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She was one of those who by fortune's boon
Are born, as they say, with a silver spoon
In her mouth, not a wooden ladle.

Great Fortune brings with it Great misfortune.

Great Fortune brings with it Great misfortune.

Without businesse debauchery.

Without businesse debauchery.

Let all live as they would die.

Let all live as they would die.

One faire day in winter makes not birds merrie.

One faire day in winter makes not birds merrie.

Hee that keepes his owne makes warre.

Hee that keepes his owne makes warre.