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It is not to be argued that the abuse of a thing proves that it
is useless.
It is not to be argued that the abuse of a thing proves that it
is useless.
I'll make the fur
Fly 'bout the ears of the old cur.
I'll make the fur
Fly 'bout the ears of the old cur.
Full from the fount of Joy's delicious springs
Some bitter o'er the flowers its bubbling venom springs.
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Full from the fount of Joy's delicious springs
Some bitter o'er the flowers its bubbling venom springs.
[Lat., Medio de fonte leporum
Surgit amari aliquid, quod in ipsis floribus angat.]
A discontented man knowes not where to sit easie.
A discontented man knowes not where to sit easie.
A golden key can open any door.
A golden key can open any door.
The miserable man makes a peny of a farthing, and the liberall of
a farthing sixe pence.
The miserable man makes a peny of a farthing, and the liberall of
a farthing sixe pence.
If you are planning for a year, sow rice; if you are planning for a decade, plant trees; if you read more
If you are planning for a year, sow rice; if you are planning for a decade, plant trees; if you are planning for a lifetime, educate people.
It's an ill councell that hath no escape.
It's an ill councell that hath no escape.
At length the Fox is brought to the Furrier.
At length the Fox is brought to the Furrier.