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We may outrun,
By violent swiftness, that which we run at,
And lose by over-running.
We may outrun,
By violent swiftness, that which we run at,
And lose by over-running.
We have not to talk, but to steer the vessel.
We have not to talk, but to steer the vessel.
The proof of the pudding is in the eating.
The proof of the pudding is in the eating.
Fortune, by being too lavish of her favours on a man, only makes
a fool of him.
Fortune, by being too lavish of her favours on a man, only makes
a fool of him.
Thou marvell'st at my words, but hold thee still;
Things bad begun make strong themselves by ill.
Thou marvell'st at my words, but hold thee still;
Things bad begun make strong themselves by ill.
How the devil is it that fresh features
Have such a charm for us poor human creatures?
How the devil is it that fresh features
Have such a charm for us poor human creatures?
Too much taking heede is losse.
Too much taking heede is losse.
Water a farre off quencheth not fire.
Water a farre off quencheth not fire.
Time flies never to be recalled.
Time flies never to be recalled.