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He that talkes much of his happinesse summons griefe.
He that talkes much of his happinesse summons griefe.
What has not wasting time impaired?
What has not wasting time impaired?
My age, my inclinations, are no longer what they were.
My age, my inclinations, are no longer what they were.
The Frier preached against stealing, and had a goose in his
sleeve.
[The Friar preached against stealing, and read more
The Frier preached against stealing, and had a goose in his
sleeve.
[The Friar preached against stealing, and had a goose in his
sleeve.]
Be wise to-day; 'tis madness to defer.
Be wise to-day; 'tis madness to defer.
Mutually giving and receiving aid,
They set each other off, like light and shade.
Mutually giving and receiving aid,
They set each other off, like light and shade.
Presse a stick, and it seemes a youth.
Presse a stick, and it seemes a youth.
How do our philosophers act? Do they not inscribe their
signatures to the very essays they write on the read more
How do our philosophers act? Do they not inscribe their
signatures to the very essays they write on the propriety of
despising glory.
Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale,
Vexing the dull ear of a drowsy man,
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Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale,
Vexing the dull ear of a drowsy man,
And bitter shame hath spoiled the sweet world's taste,
That it yields nought but shame and bitterness.
