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He that hath time and looks for better time, time comes that he
repents himself of time.
He that hath time and looks for better time, time comes that he
repents himself of time.
He enters the port with a full sail.
He enters the port with a full sail.
Fiction intended to please, should resemble truth as much as
possible.
Fiction intended to please, should resemble truth as much as
possible.
Silver is of less value than gold, gold than virtue.
Silver is of less value than gold, gold than virtue.
Hee that lies with the dogs, riseth with fleas.
Hee that lies with the dogs, riseth with fleas.
Like a young eagle, who has lent his plume
To fledge the shaft by which he meets his doom,
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Like a young eagle, who has lent his plume
To fledge the shaft by which he meets his doom,
See their own feathers pluck'd, to wing the dart,
Which rank corruption destines for their heart!
Men's evil manners live in brass; their virtues
We write in water.
Men's evil manners live in brass; their virtues
We write in water.
The best mirrour is an old friend.
The best mirrour is an old friend.
The thread breakes, where it is weakest.
The thread breakes, where it is weakest.
