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Hee that will deceive the fox, must rise betimes.
Hee that will deceive the fox, must rise betimes.
If yee would know a knave, give him a staffe.
If yee would know a knave, give him a staffe.
We can more easily endure that which shames than that which vexes
us.
We can more easily endure that which shames than that which vexes
us.
'Tis dangerous to take a cold, to sleep, to drink; but I tell you,
my lord fool, out of read more
'Tis dangerous to take a cold, to sleep, to drink; but I tell you,
my lord fool, out of this nettle, danger, we pluck this flower,
safety.
Religion, Credit, and the Eye are not to be touched.
Religion, Credit, and the Eye are not to be touched.
As long as the Fates permit, live cheerfully.
As long as the Fates permit, live cheerfully.
He is the least in want who is the least covetous.
He is the least in want who is the least covetous.
They kindly leave us, but not quite alone,
But in good company, the gout or stone.
They kindly leave us, but not quite alone,
But in good company, the gout or stone.
Still harping on my daughter.
Still harping on my daughter.
