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We hate merit while it is with us; when taken away from our gaze,
we long for it jealously.
We hate merit while it is with us; when taken away from our gaze,
we long for it jealously.
He that feares death lives not.
He that feares death lives not.
Every one thinkes his sacke heaviest.
Every one thinkes his sacke heaviest.
Ever since we weare cloathes, we know not one another.
Ever since we weare cloathes, we know not one another.
The holydays of joy are the vigils of sorrow.
The holydays of joy are the vigils of sorrow.
To the inexperienced it is a pleasant thing to court the favour
of the great; an experienced man fears read more
To the inexperienced it is a pleasant thing to court the favour
of the great; an experienced man fears it.
Savage bears agree with one another.
Savage bears agree with one another.
Time flies, as he flies, adds increase to her truth,
And gives to her mind what he steals from read more
Time flies, as he flies, adds increase to her truth,
And gives to her mind what he steals from her youth.
