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We hold our greyhound in our hand,
Our falcon on our glove;
But where shall we find read more
We hold our greyhound in our hand,
Our falcon on our glove;
But where shall we find leash, or band,
For dame that loves to rove?
He who injures one man threatens many.
He who injures one man threatens many.
Anything for a quiet life.
Anything for a quiet life.
If you can't beat them, join them.
If you can't beat them, join them.
The sun sets without thy assistance.
The sun sets without thy assistance.
Straining breaks the bow, and relaxation relieves the mind.
[Lat., Arcum intensio frangit, animum remissio.]
Straining breaks the bow, and relaxation relieves the mind.
[Lat., Arcum intensio frangit, animum remissio.]
A Tyrant is most tyrant to himselfe.
A Tyrant is most tyrant to himselfe.
The gods have given you wealth and the means of enjoying it.
The gods have given you wealth and the means of enjoying it.
