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Every one fastens where there is gaine.
Every one fastens where there is gaine.
In war, hunting, and love, men for one pleasure a thousand
griefes prove.
In war, hunting, and love, men for one pleasure a thousand
griefes prove.
What! would'st thou have a serpent sting thee twice?
What! would'st thou have a serpent sting thee twice?
You cannot make the fire so low but it will get out.
You cannot make the fire so low but it will get out.
To weepe for joy is a kinde of Manna.
To weepe for joy is a kinde of Manna.
One ungrateful man injures all who need assistance.
One ungrateful man injures all who need assistance.
How much of injustice and depravity is sanctioned by custom!
How much of injustice and depravity is sanctioned by custom!
Kings play the fool, and the people suffer for it.
Kings play the fool, and the people suffer for it.
A burthen cheerfully borne becomes light.
A burthen cheerfully borne becomes light.
