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So much greater is our thirst for glory than for virtue.
So much greater is our thirst for glory than for virtue.
Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd,
Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest;
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Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd,
Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest;
Fate never wounds more deep the generous heart,
Than when a blockhead's insult points the dart.
Without favour none will know you, and with it you will not know
your selfe.
Without favour none will know you, and with it you will not know
your selfe.
Who hath none to still him, may weepe out his eyes.
Who hath none to still him, may weepe out his eyes.
Let him who has granted a favour speak not of it; let him who has
received one, proclaim it.
Let him who has granted a favour speak not of it; let him who has
received one, proclaim it.
Every fat (vat) must stand upon its bottom.
Every fat (vat) must stand upon its bottom.
Night's candles are burnt out, and jocund day
Stands tiptoe on the misty mountain-tops.
Night's candles are burnt out, and jocund day
Stands tiptoe on the misty mountain-tops.
Even speed, when we are anxious, seems like delay.
Even speed, when we are anxious, seems like delay.
