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Only by the candle, held in the skeleton hand of Poverty, can man
read his own dark heart.
Only by the candle, held in the skeleton hand of Poverty, can man
read his own dark heart.
What is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.
[Lat., Idem Accio quod Titio jus esto.]
What is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.
[Lat., Idem Accio quod Titio jus esto.]
There is an order
Of mortals on the earth, who do become
Old in their youth, and read more
There is an order
Of mortals on the earth, who do become
Old in their youth, and die ere middle age.
The house is a fine house, when good folks are within.
The house is a fine house, when good folks are within.
Thus one thing requires assistance from another, and joins in
friendly help.
Thus one thing requires assistance from another, and joins in
friendly help.
Present fears
Are less than horrible imaginings.
Present fears
Are less than horrible imaginings.
Our liberality should not exceed our ability.
Our liberality should not exceed our ability.
Forgetful of thy tomb thou buildest houses.
Forgetful of thy tomb thou buildest houses.
