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He who has enough for his wants should desire nothing more.
He who has enough for his wants should desire nothing more.
Twice does he live who can enjoy the remembrance of the past.
Twice does he live who can enjoy the remembrance of the past.
They that hold the greatest farmes, pay the least rent (applyed
to rich men that are unthankful to God).
They that hold the greatest farmes, pay the least rent (applyed
to rich men that are unthankful to God).
He who is first in time has the prior right.
He who is first in time has the prior right.
After dinner rest awhile, after supper walk a mile.
After dinner rest awhile, after supper walk a mile.
All griefes with bread are lesse.
All griefes with bread are lesse.
He who quarrels with a drunken man injures one who is absent.
He who quarrels with a drunken man injures one who is absent.
The roses in thy lips and cheeks shall fade
To paly ashes.
The roses in thy lips and cheeks shall fade
To paly ashes.
Or wherefore trace, from what slight cause
Its source one tyrant passion draws,
Till mastering all within.
Or wherefore trace, from what slight cause
Its source one tyrant passion draws,
Till mastering all within.
