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The dainties of the great are the teares of the poore.
The dainties of the great are the teares of the poore.
A fool's wild speech confounds the wise.
A fool's wild speech confounds the wise.
Hee that would bee well old, must bee old betimes.
Hee that would bee well old, must bee old betimes.
The more they drink the more they thirst.
The more they drink the more they thirst.
Our liberality should not exceed our ability.
Our liberality should not exceed our ability.
Relaxation should at times be given to the mind, the better to
fit it for toil when resumed.
Relaxation should at times be given to the mind, the better to
fit it for toil when resumed.
The mob may hiss me, but I congratulate myself while I
contemplate my treasures in their hoard.
The mob may hiss me, but I congratulate myself while I
contemplate my treasures in their hoard.
It is a most miserable lot to be without an enemy. [No man can
be successful without being envied read more
It is a most miserable lot to be without an enemy. [No man can
be successful without being envied and hated.]
The Baal-adorer bows on Sinai's steep;
Yet there, e'en there, O God, thy thunders sleep.
The Baal-adorer bows on Sinai's steep;
Yet there, e'en there, O God, thy thunders sleep.
