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'Tis strange, but true: for truth is always strange;
Stranger than fiction.
'Tis strange, but true: for truth is always strange;
Stranger than fiction.
A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.
A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.
He that's long a giving, knowes not how to give.
He that's long a giving, knowes not how to give.
What the law will compel you to do, do of your own free will.
What the law will compel you to do, do of your own free will.
Many friends in generall, one in speciall.
Many friends in generall, one in speciall.
Let but the hours of idleness cease, and the bow of Cupid will
become broken and his torch extinguished.
Let but the hours of idleness cease, and the bow of Cupid will
become broken and his torch extinguished.
Beware of desperate steps. The darkest day,
Live till to-morrow, will have pass'd away.
Beware of desperate steps. The darkest day,
Live till to-morrow, will have pass'd away.
God comes to see without a bell.
God comes to see without a bell.
Take the goods the gods provide thee.
Take the goods the gods provide thee.
