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He won't, won't he? Then bring me my boots.
He won't, won't he? Then bring me my boots.
The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong.
The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong.
It is no easy matter to say commonplace things in an original
way.
It is no easy matter to say commonplace things in an original
way.
That which will not be spun, let it not come betweene the spindle
and the distaffe.
That which will not be spun, let it not come betweene the spindle
and the distaffe.
The chiefe disease that raignes this yeare is folly.
The chiefe disease that raignes this yeare is folly.
Riches too increase, and the maddening craving for gold,
So that men ever seek for more, that they may read more
Riches too increase, and the maddening craving for gold,
So that men ever seek for more, that they may have the most.
Passion and shame torment him, and rage is mingled with his
grief.
Passion and shame torment him, and rage is mingled with his
grief.
I give not gold for mere expectations.
I give not gold for mere expectations.
