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Mystery magnifies danger, as the fog does the sun.
Mystery magnifies danger, as the fog does the sun.
A gift much expected is paid, not given.
A gift much expected is paid, not given.
One mouth doth nothing without another.
One mouth doth nothing without another.
Between the businesse of life and the day of death, a space ought
to be interposed.
Between the businesse of life and the day of death, a space ought
to be interposed.
A lucky chance, that oft decides the fate
Of mighty monarchs.
A lucky chance, that oft decides the fate
Of mighty monarchs.
No endeavour is in vain;
Its reward is in the doing.
No endeavour is in vain;
Its reward is in the doing.
A fool's bolt is soon shot.
A fool's bolt is soon shot.
Tyrants' fears
Decrease not, but grow faster than their years.
Tyrants' fears
Decrease not, but grow faster than their years.
