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We may outrun,
By violent swiftness, that which we run at,
And lose by over-running.
We may outrun,
By violent swiftness, that which we run at,
And lose by over-running.
God oft hath a great share in a little house.
God oft hath a great share in a little house.
'Tis too much proved,--that with devotion's visage,
And pious action, we do sugar o'er
The devil himself.
'Tis too much proved,--that with devotion's visage,
And pious action, we do sugar o'er
The devil himself.
Castles are Forrests of stones.
Castles are Forrests of stones.
Always keep your hook in the water: where you least expect one,
the fish will be found.
Always keep your hook in the water: where you least expect one,
the fish will be found.
That which is not forbidden, is not on that account permitted.
That which is not forbidden, is not on that account permitted.
It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a
brawling woman in a wide read more
It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a
brawling woman in a wide house.
So enjoy the pleasures of the hour as not to spoil those that are
to follow.
So enjoy the pleasures of the hour as not to spoil those that are
to follow.
Nothing lasts but the Church.
Nothing lasts but the Church.