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Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have
greatness thrust upon 'em.
Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have
greatness thrust upon 'em.
Either wealth is much increased, or moderation is much decayed.
Either wealth is much increased, or moderation is much decayed.
A good prayer is master of anothers purse.
A good prayer is master of anothers purse.
She stands on tiptoe to be kissed.
She stands on tiptoe to be kissed.
Don't promise twice what you can do at once.
Don't promise twice what you can do at once.
Win us with honest trifles, to betray us
In deepest consequence.
Win us with honest trifles, to betray us
In deepest consequence.
The cares that flutter batlike round fretted roofs.
The cares that flutter batlike round fretted roofs.
I've reach'd the harbour, Hope and Chance adieu!
You've play'd with me, now play with others too.
I've reach'd the harbour, Hope and Chance adieu!
You've play'd with me, now play with others too.
