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The fellow is either a madman or a poet.
The fellow is either a madman or a poet.
It's more paine to doe nothing then something.
It's more paine to doe nothing then something.
Repentance follows hasty counsels.
[Lat., Velox consilium sequitur poenitentia.]
Repentance follows hasty counsels.
[Lat., Velox consilium sequitur poenitentia.]
The gods have given you wealth and the means of enjoying it.
The gods have given you wealth and the means of enjoying it.
After the house is finisht, leave it.
After the house is finisht, leave it.
Promising is the eve of giving.
Promising is the eve of giving.
Who reigns within himself, and rules
Passions, desires, and fears, is more a king.
Who reigns within himself, and rules
Passions, desires, and fears, is more a king.
The good refrain from sin from the pure love of virtue.
The good refrain from sin from the pure love of virtue.
