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We can more easily endure that which shames than that which vexes
us.
We can more easily endure that which shames than that which vexes
us.
He that sings on friday, will weepe on Sunday.
He that sings on friday, will weepe on Sunday.
A man should be religious, not superstitious.
A man should be religious, not superstitious.
He that staies does the businesse.
He that staies does the businesse.
Few love to hear the sins they love to act.
Few love to hear the sins they love to act.
Whatever you advise, be as brief as possible.
Whatever you advise, be as brief as possible.
As Love and I late harbour'd in one inn,
With proverbs thus each other entertain;
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As Love and I late harbour'd in one inn,
With proverbs thus each other entertain;
"In love there is no lack," thus I begin;
"Fair words make fools," replieth he again;
"Who spares to speak doth spare to speed," quoth I;
"As well," saith he, "too forward as too slow";
"Fortune assists the boldest," I reply;
"A hasty man," quote he, "ne'er wanted woe";
"Labour is light where love," quote I, "doth pay";
"Light burden's heavy, if far borne";
Quoth I, "The main lost, cast the by away";
"Y'have spun a fair thread," he replies in scorn.
And having thus awhile each other thwarted
Fools as we met, so fools again we parted.
A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still and quiet conscience.
A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still and quiet conscience.
