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To dismiss a guest is a more ungracious act than not to admit him
at all.
To dismiss a guest is a more ungracious act than not to admit him
at all.
A man of a great memory without learning hath a rock and a
spindle, and no staffe to spin.
A man of a great memory without learning hath a rock and a
spindle, and no staffe to spin.
A hand may first, and then a lip be kiss'd.
A hand may first, and then a lip be kiss'd.
That fair face will as years roll on lose its beauty, and old age
will bring its wrinkles to read more
That fair face will as years roll on lose its beauty, and old age
will bring its wrinkles to the brow.
Evils have their comfort, good none can support.
Evils have their comfort, good none can support.
Assaile who will, the valiant attends.
Assaile who will, the valiant attends.
Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches
and honour.
Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches
and honour.
Is it not sheer madness to live poor to die rich?
Is it not sheer madness to live poor to die rich?
