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He that lives not well one yeare, sorrowes seven after.
He that lives not well one yeare, sorrowes seven after.
Life is halfe spent before we know what it is.
Life is halfe spent before we know what it is.
Three things are men most likely to be cheated in, a horse, a
wig, and a wife.
Three things are men most likely to be cheated in, a horse, a
wig, and a wife.
An ill agreement is better then a good judgement.
[An ill agreement is better than a good judgment.]
An ill agreement is better then a good judgement.
[An ill agreement is better than a good judgment.]
Idleness induces caprice.
Idleness induces caprice.
Our neighbour's crop is always more fruitful and his cattle
produce more milk than our own.
Our neighbour's crop is always more fruitful and his cattle
produce more milk than our own.
Fortune is never satisfied with bringing one sorrow.
Fortune is never satisfied with bringing one sorrow.
By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
Why will no man confess his faults? Because he continues to
indulge in them; a man cannot tell his read more
Why will no man confess his faults? Because he continues to
indulge in them; a man cannot tell his dream till he wakes.
