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Do not expect good from another's death.
Do not expect good from another's death.
The filth under the white snow, the sunne discovers.
The filth under the white snow, the sunne discovers.
It is folly to fear what cannot be avoided.
It is folly to fear what cannot be avoided.
One houres sleepe before midnight is worth three after.
[One hour's sleep before midnight is worth three after.]
One houres sleepe before midnight is worth three after.
[One hour's sleep before midnight is worth three after.]
A woman scorn'd is pitiless as fate,
For then the dread of shame adds stings to hate.
A woman scorn'd is pitiless as fate,
For then the dread of shame adds stings to hate.
A pleasure long expected is deare enough sold.
A pleasure long expected is deare enough sold.
Present fears
Are less than horrible imaginings.
Present fears
Are less than horrible imaginings.
If you have a sword, we have a toasting-fork at home.
If you have a sword, we have a toasting-fork at home.
A crown
Golden in show, is but a wreath of thorns,
Bring dangers, troubles, cares, and sleepless read more
A crown
Golden in show, is but a wreath of thorns,
Bring dangers, troubles, cares, and sleepless nights
To him who wears the regal diadem.
