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For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of
the fool: this also is read more
For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of
the fool: this also is vanity.
Keep not ill men company, lest you increase the number.
Keep not ill men company, lest you increase the number.
Do not unto another that which you would not he should do unto
you.
Do not unto another that which you would not he should do unto
you.
Drooping along the ground the vine misses its widowed elm.
Drooping along the ground the vine misses its widowed elm.
It's a poore sport that's not worth the candle.
[It is a poor sport that is not worth the read more
It's a poore sport that's not worth the candle.
[It is a poor sport that is not worth the candle.]
Sweet is revenge--especially to women.
Sweet is revenge--especially to women.
Catch, then, O catch the transient hour;
Improve each moment as it flies!
Catch, then, O catch the transient hour;
Improve each moment as it flies!
Whose wit in the combat as gentle as bright
Ne'er carried a heartstain away on its blade.
Whose wit in the combat as gentle as bright
Ne'er carried a heartstain away on its blade.
