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I had rather aske of my sire browne bread, then borrow of my
neighbour white.
I had rather aske of my sire browne bread, then borrow of my
neighbour white.
The cares that flutter batlike round fretted roofs.
The cares that flutter batlike round fretted roofs.
Led on by impulse, and blind and ungovernable desires.
Led on by impulse, and blind and ungovernable desires.
To seek in a Sheep five feet when there is but four.
To seek in a Sheep five feet when there is but four.
In neglected fields the fern grows, which must be cleared out by
fire.
In neglected fields the fern grows, which must be cleared out by
fire.
To a crazy ship all winds are contrary.
To a crazy ship all winds are contrary.
We have not to talk, but to steer the vessel.
We have not to talk, but to steer the vessel.
Yield not to calamity, but face her boldly.
Yield not to calamity, but face her boldly.
He who will not grant a favour has no right to ask one.
He who will not grant a favour has no right to ask one.