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The act is judged of by the event.
The act is judged of by the event.
A gift much expected is paid, not given.
A gift much expected is paid, not given.
It is a most miserable lot to be without an enemy. [No man can
be successful without being envied read more
It is a most miserable lot to be without an enemy. [No man can
be successful without being envied and hated.]
The more honesty a man has the less he affects the air of a
saint.
The more honesty a man has the less he affects the air of a
saint.
An envious man grows lean at another's fatness.
An envious man grows lean at another's fatness.
Worship and birth to me are known
By look, by bearing, and by tone,
Not by furred read more
Worship and birth to me are known
By look, by bearing, and by tone,
Not by furred robe, or broidered zone.
Anger is like
A full hot horse, who being allowed his way,
Self-mettle tires him.
Anger is like
A full hot horse, who being allowed his way,
Self-mettle tires him.
He that lives not well one yeare, sorrowes seven after.
He that lives not well one yeare, sorrowes seven after.
