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A live dog is better than a dead lion.
A live dog is better than a dead lion.
He that is robb'd, not wanting what is stolen,
Let him not know it, and he's not robb'd at read more
He that is robb'd, not wanting what is stolen,
Let him not know it, and he's not robb'd at all.
He wears himself out by his labours, and grows old through his
love of possessing wealth.
He wears himself out by his labours, and grows old through his
love of possessing wealth.
'Tis dangerous to take a cold, to sleep, to drink; but I tell you,
my lord fool, out of read more
'Tis dangerous to take a cold, to sleep, to drink; but I tell you,
my lord fool, out of this nettle, danger, we pluck this flower,
safety.
Milke saies to wine, welcome friend.
Milke saies to wine, welcome friend.
Love-quarrels oft in pleasing concord end.
Love-quarrels oft in pleasing concord end.
How to conduct yourself properly before your superiors.
How to conduct yourself properly before your superiors.
The next way home's the farthest way about.
The next way home's the farthest way about.
Pleasure is often the introduction to pain.
Pleasure is often the introduction to pain.
