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It is a disgrace to say one thing and think another; but how much
more disgraceful to write one read more
It is a disgrace to say one thing and think another; but how much
more disgraceful to write one thing and think another!
A little nonsense now and then
Is relished by the wisest men.
A little nonsense now and then
Is relished by the wisest men.
Come what may, all bad fortune is to be conquered by endurance.
Come what may, all bad fortune is to be conquered by endurance.
Truth is a dog that must to kennel. He must be whipped, when
Lady, the brach, may stand by read more
Truth is a dog that must to kennel. He must be whipped, when
Lady, the brach, may stand by the fire and stink.
Wood halfe burnt is easily kindled.
Wood halfe burnt is easily kindled.
Every accusation against a fallen man gains credence.
Every accusation against a fallen man gains credence.
Grief diminishes when it has nothing to grow upon.
Grief diminishes when it has nothing to grow upon.
He that riseth betimes hath some thing in his head.
He that riseth betimes hath some thing in his head.
She only said, My life is dreary,
He cometh not, she said;
She said I am aweary, read more
She only said, My life is dreary,
He cometh not, she said;
She said I am aweary, aweary,
Oh God, that I were dead.
