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Present fears
Are less than horrible imaginings.
Present fears
Are less than horrible imaginings.
Divine ashes are better then earthly meale.
Divine ashes are better then earthly meale.
No endeavour is in vain;
Its reward is in the doing.
No endeavour is in vain;
Its reward is in the doing.
The mob will now and then see things in a right light.
The mob will now and then see things in a right light.
A gift much expected is paid, not given.
A gift much expected is paid, not given.
One flower makes no garland.
One flower makes no garland.
Let but the hours of idleness cease, and the bow of Cupid will
become broken and his torch extinguished.
Let but the hours of idleness cease, and the bow of Cupid will
become broken and his torch extinguished.
Every man's friend is no man's friend.
Every man's friend is no man's friend.
Integrity is praised and starves.
Integrity is praised and starves.
