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He that hath lands hath quarrells.
He that hath lands hath quarrells.
Power seldome grows old at Court.
Power seldome grows old at Court.
Small minds are captivated by trifles.
Small minds are captivated by trifles.
The clown waits for the river to run itself dry. [Crossing
Cheapside.]
The clown waits for the river to run itself dry. [Crossing
Cheapside.]
When age is jocond it makes sport for death.
When age is jocond it makes sport for death.
Ready mony is a ready Medicine.
Ready mony is a ready Medicine.
Mix with your grave designs a little pleasure;
Each day of business has its hour of leisure.
Mix with your grave designs a little pleasure;
Each day of business has its hour of leisure.
Then happy those, beloved of heaven,
To whom the mingled cup is given;
Whose lenient sorrow find read more
Then happy those, beloved of heaven,
To whom the mingled cup is given;
Whose lenient sorrow find relief,
Whose joys are chastened by their grief.
