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A man that keeps riches and enjoys them not, is like an ass that
carries gold and eats thistles.
A man that keeps riches and enjoys them not, is like an ass that
carries gold and eats thistles.
The folly of one man is the fortune of another.
The folly of one man is the fortune of another.
Let justice be done, though the heavens fall.
[Lat., Fiat justitia, ruat coelum.]
Let justice be done, though the heavens fall.
[Lat., Fiat justitia, ruat coelum.]
The horse that drawes after him his halter, is not altogether
escaped.
The horse that drawes after him his halter, is not altogether
escaped.
I give not gold for mere expectations.
I give not gold for mere expectations.
No profit to honour, no honour to Religion.
No profit to honour, no honour to Religion.
Don't shit on your own doorstep.
Don't shit on your own doorstep.
Women laugh when they can, and weepe when they will.
Women laugh when they can, and weepe when they will.
Then happy those, beloved of heaven,
To whom the mingled cup is given;
Whose lenient sorrow find read more
Then happy those, beloved of heaven,
To whom the mingled cup is given;
Whose lenient sorrow find relief,
Whose joys are chastened by their grief.
