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'Tis hard to be wretched, but worse to be knowne so.
'Tis hard to be wretched, but worse to be knowne so.
An angry man, when he returns to reason, will be again angry with
himself.
An angry man, when he returns to reason, will be again angry with
himself.
Employ thy time well if thou meanest to get leisure.
Employ thy time well if thou meanest to get leisure.
The sweat of industry would dry and die,
But for the end it works to.
The sweat of industry would dry and die,
But for the end it works to.
Fear keepes and looks to the vineyard, and not the owner.
Fear keepes and looks to the vineyard, and not the owner.
He that is master of himself will soon be master of others.
He that is master of himself will soon be master of others.
One who sets off to the best advantage his every act and speech.
One who sets off to the best advantage his every act and speech.
He that is at ease seekes dainties.
He that is at ease seekes dainties.
Get wealth and power, if possible by grace,
If not, by any means, get wealth and place.
Get wealth and power, if possible by grace,
If not, by any means, get wealth and place.