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The rust of the mind is the destruction of genius.
The rust of the mind is the destruction of genius.
The pen is mightier than the sword.
The pen is mightier than the sword.
After dinner rest awhile, after supper walk a mile.
After dinner rest awhile, after supper walk a mile.
Love, well thou know'st no partnership allows,
Cupid averse rejects divided vows.
Love, well thou know'st no partnership allows,
Cupid averse rejects divided vows.
The rose is fairest when 'tis budding new.
The rose is fairest when 'tis budding new.
How much in love with himself, and that too without a rival!
How much in love with himself, and that too without a rival!
Have more than thou showest,
Speak less than thou knowest,
Lend less than thou owest,
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Have more than thou showest,
Speak less than thou knowest,
Lend less than thou owest,
Ride more than thou goest,
Learn more than thou trowest,
Set less than thou throwest;
Leave thy drink and thy whore,
And keep in-a-door,
And thou shalt have more
Than two tens to a score.
Hee that burnes his house warmes himselfe for once.
Hee that burnes his house warmes himselfe for once.
She acquires momentum as she advances. [The progress of Fame or
Rumour.]
She acquires momentum as she advances. [The progress of Fame or
Rumour.]
