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Labour as long liu'd, pray as even dying.
Labour as long liu'd, pray as even dying.
Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale,
Vexing the dull ear of a drowsy man,
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Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale,
Vexing the dull ear of a drowsy man,
And bitter shame hath spoiled the sweet world's taste,
That it yields nought but shame and bitterness.
Cover your selfe with your shield, and care not for cryes.
Cover your selfe with your shield, and care not for cryes.
A City that parlies is half gotten.
A City that parlies is half gotten.
Give loosers leave to talke.
Give loosers leave to talke.
Familiarity breeds contempt.
[Lat., Nimia familiaritas parit contemptum.]
Familiarity breeds contempt.
[Lat., Nimia familiaritas parit contemptum.]
The apprehension of approaching evil has hurried many into the
utmost danger.
The apprehension of approaching evil has hurried many into the
utmost danger.
If you must flie, flie well.
If you must flie, flie well.
The anger of those in authority is always weighty.
The anger of those in authority is always weighty.
