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Curtesie on one side only lasts not long.
Curtesie on one side only lasts not long.
Whatever charm thou hast, be charming.
Whatever charm thou hast, be charming.
We neglect those things which are under our very eyes, and
heedless of things within our grasp, pursue those read more
We neglect those things which are under our very eyes, and
heedless of things within our grasp, pursue those which are afar
off.
There come nought out of the sacke but what was there.
There come nought out of the sacke but what was there.
Something attempted, something done
Has earned a night's repose.
Something attempted, something done
Has earned a night's repose.
One who sets off to the best advantage his every act and speech.
One who sets off to the best advantage his every act and speech.
Alas! sir,
In what have I offended you? What cause
Hath my behaviour given to your displeasure?
Alas! sir,
In what have I offended you? What cause
Hath my behaviour given to your displeasure?
In avoiding one evil we fall into another, if we use not
discretion.
In avoiding one evil we fall into another, if we use not
discretion.
