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The Chollerick drinkes, the Melancholick eats, the Flegmatick
sleepes.
The Chollerick drinkes, the Melancholick eats, the Flegmatick
sleepes.
Get money, money still!
And then let virtue follow, if she will.
Get money, money still!
And then let virtue follow, if she will.
Your thoughts close, and your countenance loose.
Your thoughts close, and your countenance loose.
There is safety in numbers. [Lat., Defendit numerus.]
There is safety in numbers. [Lat., Defendit numerus.]
Every accusation against a fallen man gains credence.
Every accusation against a fallen man gains credence.
Trivial losses often prove great gains.
Trivial losses often prove great gains.
He that hath lost his credit is dead to the world.
He that hath lost his credit is dead to the world.
But ask not thou if happiness be there,
If the loud laugh disguise convulsive throe,
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But ask not thou if happiness be there,
If the loud laugh disguise convulsive throe,
Or if the brow the heart's true livery wear.
That is gold which is worth gold.
That is gold which is worth gold.