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If we cannot do what we want, we must do what we can.
If we cannot do what we want, we must do what we can.
He that commits a fault, thinkes every one speakes of it.
He that commits a fault, thinkes every one speakes of it.
He that hath the grace of God, hath wealth enough.
He that hath the grace of God, hath wealth enough.
To drink Falernian wine, the sweeter for being stolen.
To drink Falernian wine, the sweeter for being stolen.
You may bring a horse to the river, but he will drinke when and
what he pleaseth.
You may bring a horse to the river, but he will drinke when and
what he pleaseth.
Yield not to calamity, but face her boldly.
Yield not to calamity, but face her boldly.
So much greater is our thirst for glory than for virtue.
So much greater is our thirst for glory than for virtue.
He tells old wives' tales much to the point.
He tells old wives' tales much to the point.
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.