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If thy heart fails thee, climb not at all.
If thy heart fails thee, climb not at all.
When a man is pleased with the lot of others, he is dissatisfied
with his own, as a matter read more
When a man is pleased with the lot of others, he is dissatisfied
with his own, as a matter of course.
He that is not handsome at 20, nor strong at 30, nor rich at 40,
nor wise at 50, read more
He that is not handsome at 20, nor strong at 30, nor rich at 40,
nor wise at 50, will never bee handsome, strong, rich, or wise.
He rejoices to have made his way by ruin of others.
[Lat., Gaudensque viam fecisse ruina.]
He rejoices to have made his way by ruin of others.
[Lat., Gaudensque viam fecisse ruina.]
In the place where the tree falleth, there it shall be.
In the place where the tree falleth, there it shall be.
Through tattered clothes small vices do appear;
Robes and furred gowns hide all. Plate sin with gold,
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Through tattered clothes small vices do appear;
Robes and furred gowns hide all. Plate sin with gold,
And the strong lance of justice hurtless breaks;
Arm it in rags, a pygmy's straw does pierce it.
She loved me for the dangers I had passed,
And I loved her for having pitied them.
She loved me for the dangers I had passed,
And I loved her for having pitied them.
Time shall unfold what plaited cunning hides.
Time shall unfold what plaited cunning hides.
Men at some times are masters of their fates.
Men at some times are masters of their fates.
