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The mighty pyramids of stone
That wedge-like cleave the desert airs,
When nearer seen, and better known,
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The mighty pyramids of stone
That wedge-like cleave the desert airs,
When nearer seen, and better known,
Are but gigantic flights of stairs.
Pension never inriched young man.
Pension never inriched young man.
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.
By suppers more have beene killed then Gallen ever cured.
By suppers more have beene killed then Gallen ever cured.
Evils have their comfort, good none can support.
Evils have their comfort, good none can support.
Halfe the world knowes not how the other halfe lies.
Halfe the world knowes not how the other halfe lies.
Will fortune never come with both hands full,
But write her fair words still in foulest letters?
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Will fortune never come with both hands full,
But write her fair words still in foulest letters?
She either gives a stomach and no food--
Such are the poor, in health--or else a feast
And takes away the stomach-- such are the rich,
That have abundance, and enjoy it not.
What were vices have become the fashion of the day.
What were vices have become the fashion of the day.