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Hee that will deceive the fox, must rise betimes.
Hee that will deceive the fox, must rise betimes.
Hanging and wiving go by destiny.
Hanging and wiving go by destiny.
What you do for an ungrateful man is thrown away.
What you do for an ungrateful man is thrown away.
To-night, at least, to-night be gay,
Whate'er to-morrow brings.
To-night, at least, to-night be gay,
Whate'er to-morrow brings.
Power seldome grows old at Court.
Power seldome grows old at Court.
To have acquired wealth is with many not to end but to change the
nature of their troubles.
To have acquired wealth is with many not to end but to change the
nature of their troubles.
He rejoices to have made his way by ruin of others.
[Lat., Gaudensque viam fecisse ruina.]
He rejoices to have made his way by ruin of others.
[Lat., Gaudensque viam fecisse ruina.]
Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind
without rain.
Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind
without rain.
