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Don't approach a goat from the front, a horse from the back, or a
fool from any side.
Don't approach a goat from the front, a horse from the back, or a
fool from any side.
Who praiseth Saint Peter, doth not blame Saint Paul.
Who praiseth Saint Peter, doth not blame Saint Paul.
There are many waies to fame.
There are many waies to fame.
He may as well not thank at all, who thanks when none are by.
He may as well not thank at all, who thanks when none are by.
Forgetful of thy tomb thou buildest houses.
Forgetful of thy tomb thou buildest houses.
My soul is dark! oh quickly string
The harp I yet can brook to hear.
My soul is dark! oh quickly string
The harp I yet can brook to hear.
Fight thou with shafts of silver, and o'ercome
When no force else can get the masterdom.
Fight thou with shafts of silver, and o'ercome
When no force else can get the masterdom.
A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.
A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.
It's a poore stake that cannot stand one yeare in the ground.
It's a poore stake that cannot stand one yeare in the ground.