We are worthless fowl, hatched from unlucky eggs.

We are worthless fowl, hatched from unlucky eggs.

But time strips our illusions of their hue,
And one by one in turn some grand mistake
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But time strips our illusions of their hue,
And one by one in turn some grand mistake
Casts off its bright skin yearly like a snake.

The heart of the wise in in the house of mourning, but the heart
of fools is in the read more

The heart of the wise in in the house of mourning, but the heart
of fools is in the house of mirth.

There is no heat of affection but is joyned with some idlenesse
of brain, says the Spaniard.

There is no heat of affection but is joyned with some idlenesse
of brain, says the Spaniard.

Every man's censure is first moulded in his own nature.

Every man's censure is first moulded in his own nature.

In a long work sleep may be naturally expected.

In a long work sleep may be naturally expected.

Riches are first to be sought for; after wealth, virtue.

Riches are first to be sought for; after wealth, virtue.

The deepest rivers flow with the least sound.
[Lat., Altissima quaeque flumina minimo sono labuntur.]

The deepest rivers flow with the least sound.
[Lat., Altissima quaeque flumina minimo sono labuntur.]

Anger should never appear in awarding punishment.

Anger should never appear in awarding punishment.