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A noble plant suites not with a stubborne ground.
A noble plant suites not with a stubborne ground.
The eyes see not what is before them when the mind is intent on
other matters.
The eyes see not what is before them when the mind is intent on
other matters.
Omittance is no quittance.
Omittance is no quittance.
His resolution is unshaken; tears, though shed, avail not.
His resolution is unshaken; tears, though shed, avail not.
That which we are not permitted to have we delight in; that which
we can have is disregarded.
That which we are not permitted to have we delight in; that which
we can have is disregarded.
Who is so deafe, as he that will not hear?
[Who is so deaf as he that will not read more
Who is so deafe, as he that will not hear?
[Who is so deaf as he that will not hear?]
Talke much and erre much, saies the Spanyard.
Talke much and erre much, saies the Spanyard.
Who doth his owne businesse, foules not his hands.
Who doth his owne businesse, foules not his hands.
