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One gets a cross for his crime, the other a crown.
One gets a cross for his crime, the other a crown.
Ill blows the wind that profits nobody.
Ill blows the wind that profits nobody.
Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]
Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]
Enjoy in happiness the pleasures which each hour brings with it.
Enjoy in happiness the pleasures which each hour brings with it.
Love without end, hath no end, says the Spaniard: (meaning, if it
were not begun on particular ends, it read more
Love without end, hath no end, says the Spaniard: (meaning, if it
were not begun on particular ends, it would last).
Alas, by what trivial causes is greatness overthrown!
Alas, by what trivial causes is greatness overthrown!
A name, it has more than nominal worth,
And belongs to good or bad luck at birth.
A name, it has more than nominal worth,
And belongs to good or bad luck at birth.
Who remove stones, bruise their fingers.
Who remove stones, bruise their fingers.
You are judged of by what you possess.
You are judged of by what you possess.
