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'Tis not the fight that crowns us, but the end.
'Tis not the fight that crowns us, but the end.
The Fox, when hee cannot reach the grapes, saies they are not
ripe.
The Fox, when hee cannot reach the grapes, saies they are not
ripe.
All the Armes of England will not arme feare.
All the Armes of England will not arme feare.
A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.
A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.
Prayers and provender hinder no journey.
Prayers and provender hinder no journey.
He who is first in time has the prior right.
He who is first in time has the prior right.
So may the outward shows be least themselves;
The world is still deceived with ornament.
So may the outward shows be least themselves;
The world is still deceived with ornament.
A wise man cares not for what he cannot have.
A wise man cares not for what he cannot have.
Concealed anger is to be feared; but hatred openly manifested
destroys its chance of revenge.
Concealed anger is to be feared; but hatred openly manifested
destroys its chance of revenge.
