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He dies twice who perishes by his own weapons.
He dies twice who perishes by his own weapons.
Will fortune never come with both hands full,
But write her fair words still in foulest letters?
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Will fortune never come with both hands full,
But write her fair words still in foulest letters?
She either gives a stomach and no food--
Such are the poor, in health--or else a feast
And takes away the stomach-- such are the rich,
That have abundance, and enjoy it not.
Who aspires must down as low
As high he soar'd.
Who aspires must down as low
As high he soar'd.
Aske much to have a little.
Aske much to have a little.
Unless your works lead to profit, vain is your glory in them.
Unless your works lead to profit, vain is your glory in them.
To a gratefull man give mony when he askes.
To a gratefull man give mony when he askes.
The good mother sayes not, Will you? but gives.
The good mother sayes not, Will you? but gives.
He that pitties another, remembers himselfe.
He that pitties another, remembers himselfe.
