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One science only will one genius fit,
So vast is art, so narrow human wit.
One science only will one genius fit,
So vast is art, so narrow human wit.
The only gain from the friendship of the great is a fine dinner.
The only gain from the friendship of the great is a fine dinner.
The constancy of the benefit of the yeere in their seasons argues
a Deity.
The constancy of the benefit of the yeere in their seasons argues
a Deity.
He that lives well sees a farre off.
He that lives well sees a farre off.
A tongue prone to slander is the proof of a depraved mind.
A tongue prone to slander is the proof of a depraved mind.
Whatever you advise, be as brief as possible.
Whatever you advise, be as brief as possible.
The wise man sets bounds even to his innocent desires.
The wise man sets bounds even to his innocent desires.
A life of honour and of worth
Has no eternity on earth,--
'Tis but a name.
A life of honour and of worth
Has no eternity on earth,--
'Tis but a name.
With customes wee live well, but Lawes undoe us.
With customes wee live well, but Lawes undoe us.
