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Who paies the Physitian, does the cure.
Who paies the Physitian, does the cure.
When you are an Anvill, hold you still; when you are a hammer,
strike your fill.
When you are an Anvill, hold you still; when you are a hammer,
strike your fill.
If you are only an underling, don't dress too fine.
If you are only an underling, don't dress too fine.
Power acquired by guilt was never used for a good purpose.
[Lat., Imperium flagitio acquisitum nemo unquam bonis artibus read more
Power acquired by guilt was never used for a good purpose.
[Lat., Imperium flagitio acquisitum nemo unquam bonis artibus
exercuit.]
It is difficult to whistle and drink at the same time.
It is difficult to whistle and drink at the same time.
When age is jocond it makes sport for death.
When age is jocond it makes sport for death.
The rills of pleasure never run sincere,
(Earth has no unpolluted spring)
From the cursed soil some read more
The rills of pleasure never run sincere,
(Earth has no unpolluted spring)
From the cursed soil some dang'rous taint they bear;
So roses grow on thorns, and honey wears a sting.
For night owls shriek where mounting larks should sing.
For night owls shriek where mounting larks should sing.
Withdraw yourself from that vile bondage; Come say, "I am free,"
"I am free."
Withdraw yourself from that vile bondage; Come say, "I am free,"
"I am free."
