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We hold our greyhound in our hand,
Our falcon on our glove;
But where shall we find read more
We hold our greyhound in our hand,
Our falcon on our glove;
But where shall we find leash, or band,
For dame that loves to rove?
A far greater warfare lies hidden under this assumed peace.
A far greater warfare lies hidden under this assumed peace.
As with a little girl playing with her nurse, the toy which she
eagerly sought she soon tires of read more
As with a little girl playing with her nurse, the toy which she
eagerly sought she soon tires of and discards.
Hee that keepes his owne makes warre.
Hee that keepes his owne makes warre.
Whence is that knocking?
How is't with me, when every noise appals me?
Whence is that knocking?
How is't with me, when every noise appals me?
He that is master of himself will soon be master of others.
He that is master of himself will soon be master of others.
It adds to the glory both of soule and body.
It adds to the glory both of soule and body.
Hee that will deceive the fox, must rise betimes.
Hee that will deceive the fox, must rise betimes.
The mould of a man's fortune is in his own hands.
The mould of a man's fortune is in his own hands.
