That should be regarded as a loss, which is won at the expense of
our reputation.

That should be regarded as a loss, which is won at the expense of
our reputation.

Love, well thou know'st no partnership allows,
Cupid averse rejects divided vows.

Love, well thou know'st no partnership allows,
Cupid averse rejects divided vows.

The first blow is as much as two.

The first blow is as much as two.

Life is halfe spent before we know what it is.

Life is halfe spent before we know what it is.

The lofty pine is most easily brought low by the force of the
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The lofty pine is most easily brought low by the force of the
wind, and the higher the tower the greater the fall thereof.

A greater liar than the Parthians.

A greater liar than the Parthians.

Perversnes makes one squint ey'd.

Perversnes makes one squint ey'd.

Want of pluck shows want of blood.

Want of pluck shows want of blood.

All that's bright must fade,--
The brightest still the fleetest;
All that's sweet was made
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All that's bright must fade,--
The brightest still the fleetest;
All that's sweet was made
But to be lost when sweetest.