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The grief of an heir is only masked laughter.
The grief of an heir is only masked laughter.
When elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers.
When elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers.
The mould of a man's fortune is in his own hands.
The mould of a man's fortune is in his own hands.
God keepe me from foure houses, an Vsurers, a Taverne, a Spittle,
and a Prison.
God keepe me from foure houses, an Vsurers, a Taverne, a Spittle,
and a Prison.
She only said, My life is dreary,
He cometh not, she said;
She said I am aweary, read more
She only said, My life is dreary,
He cometh not, she said;
She said I am aweary, aweary,
Oh God, that I were dead.
Originality provokes originality.
Originality provokes originality.
In prosperity you may count on many friends; if the sky becomes
overcast you will be alone.
In prosperity you may count on many friends; if the sky becomes
overcast you will be alone.
He deliberately thrusts his silly head into the matrimonial
halter.
He deliberately thrusts his silly head into the matrimonial
halter.
A fool must now and then be right by chance.
A fool must now and then be right by chance.
