The mighty pyramids of stone
That wedge-like cleave the desert airs,
When nearer seen, and better known,
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The mighty pyramids of stone
That wedge-like cleave the desert airs,
When nearer seen, and better known,
Are but gigantic flights of stairs.

He that will do thee a good turne, either he will be gon or dye.

He that will do thee a good turne, either he will be gon or dye.

Rashness is the companion of youth, prudence of old age.

Rashness is the companion of youth, prudence of old age.

It is, I believe, better to restrain the passions of youth by a
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It is, I believe, better to restrain the passions of youth by a
sense of shame, and by conciliatory means, than by fear.

Hell is full of good intentions.
[Sp., El infierno es lleno de buenas intenciones.]

Hell is full of good intentions.
[Sp., El infierno es lleno de buenas intenciones.]

Who would doe ill ne're wants occasion.

Who would doe ill ne're wants occasion.

Neither do men put new wine into old bottles.

Neither do men put new wine into old bottles.

Here beauty hangs upon the cheek of night,
Like a rich jewel in an Ethiop's ear.

Here beauty hangs upon the cheek of night,
Like a rich jewel in an Ethiop's ear.

O, that men's ears should be
To counsel deaf, but not to flattery!

O, that men's ears should be
To counsel deaf, but not to flattery!