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A little lett lets an ill workeman.
A little lett lets an ill workeman.
And maidens call it--Love in idleness.
And maidens call it--Love in idleness.
Check the beginning of evil; the remedy is too late when the
disease by delay has increased in strength.
Check the beginning of evil; the remedy is too late when the
disease by delay has increased in strength.
You must endure what is painful to secure that which is
profitable.
You must endure what is painful to secure that which is
profitable.
A thing of beauty is a joy forever;
Its loveliness increases; it will never
Pass into nothingness; read more
A thing of beauty is a joy forever;
Its loveliness increases; it will never
Pass into nothingness; but still will keep
A bower quiet for us, and a sleep
Full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing.
The naming of one man amounts to the exclusion of another.
The naming of one man amounts to the exclusion of another.
The smell of money is good, come whence it may. [Alluding to
Vespasian's tax on ordure.]
The smell of money is good, come whence it may. [Alluding to
Vespasian's tax on ordure.]
Certain signs are the forerunners of certain events.
Certain signs are the forerunners of certain events.
Every ill man hath his ill day.
Every ill man hath his ill day.
