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Chuse a horse made, and a wife to make.
Chuse a horse made, and a wife to make.
Those who scratch their hair with one finger. [Fearing to
discompose their curls. Dandies.]
Those who scratch their hair with one finger. [Fearing to
discompose their curls. Dandies.]
It is more blessed to give than to receive.
It is more blessed to give than to receive.
Without danger we cannot get beyond danger.
Without danger we cannot get beyond danger.
A third heir seldom profits by ill-gotten wealth.
A third heir seldom profits by ill-gotten wealth.
Whether shall the Oxe goe, where he shall not labour?
Whether shall the Oxe goe, where he shall not labour?
Hunger makes dinners, pastime suppers.
Hunger makes dinners, pastime suppers.
Bliss itself is not worth having,
If we're by compulsion blest.
Bliss itself is not worth having,
If we're by compulsion blest.
As wither'd roses yield a late perfume.
As wither'd roses yield a late perfume.
