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A man so various, that he seem'd to be
Not one, but all mankind's epitome;
Stiff in read more
A man so various, that he seem'd to be
Not one, but all mankind's epitome;
Stiff in opinions, always in the wrong.
Was everything by starts, and nothing long;
But in the course of one revolving moon,
Was chymist, fiddler, statesman, and buffoon.
If any would not work, neither shall he eat.
If any would not work, neither shall he eat.
To speake of an Vsurer at the table marres the wine.
To speake of an Vsurer at the table marres the wine.
Thus woe succeeds a woe, as wave a wave.
Thus woe succeeds a woe, as wave a wave.
Water, fire, and souldiers, quickly make roome.
Water, fire, and souldiers, quickly make roome.
Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable read more
Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable acts.
He that hath no ill fortune is troubled with good.
He that hath no ill fortune is troubled with good.
Of two evils I have chose the least.
Of two evils I have chose the least.
