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There's not a string attuned to mirth,
But has its chord in melancholy.
There's not a string attuned to mirth,
But has its chord in melancholy.
Who doth his owne businesse, foules not his hands.
Who doth his owne businesse, foules not his hands.
I kissed thee, ere I killed thee.
I kissed thee, ere I killed thee.
To the counsell of fooles a woodden bell.
To the counsell of fooles a woodden bell.
Peace, and Patience, and death with repentance.
Peace, and Patience, and death with repentance.
All men have more consideration for themselves than for others.
All men have more consideration for themselves than for others.
The only gain from the friendship of the great is a fine dinner.
The only gain from the friendship of the great is a fine dinner.
In avoiding one evil we fall into another, if we use not
discretion.
In avoiding one evil we fall into another, if we use not
discretion.
