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It is sheer folly to take unwilling hounds to the chase.
It is sheer folly to take unwilling hounds to the chase.
Who doth his owne businesse, foules not his hands.
Who doth his owne businesse, foules not his hands.
How well I feathered by nest.
How well I feathered by nest.
But with what incessant and grievous ills is old age surrounded!
But with what incessant and grievous ills is old age surrounded!
Empty Chambers make foolish maides.
Empty Chambers make foolish maides.
Good is the mora that makes all sure.
Good is the mora that makes all sure.
The evening praises the day, and the morning a frost.
The evening praises the day, and the morning a frost.
What sweeter gift from nature has fallen to the lot of man than
his children?
What sweeter gift from nature has fallen to the lot of man than
his children?