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Those, that with haste will make a mighty fire,
Begin it with weak straws.
Those, that with haste will make a mighty fire,
Begin it with weak straws.
We have not to talk, but to steer the vessel.
We have not to talk, but to steer the vessel.
What is wealth to me if I cannot enjoy it?
What is wealth to me if I cannot enjoy it?
Mere verbiage,--it is not worth a carrot!
Why Socrates or Plato--where's the odds?--
Once taught a jay read more
Mere verbiage,--it is not worth a carrot!
Why Socrates or Plato--where's the odds?--
Once taught a jay to supplicate the Gods,
And made a Polly-theist of a Parrot!
A Lyons skin is never cheape.
A Lyons skin is never cheape.
Revenge is sweeter than life itself.
Revenge is sweeter than life itself.
He that hath the spice, may season as he list.
He that hath the spice, may season as he list.
He has hay upon his horn. [He is a mischievous person.]
He has hay upon his horn. [He is a mischievous person.]
It adds to the glory both of soule and body.
It adds to the glory both of soule and body.
