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The grief of an heir is only masked laughter.
The grief of an heir is only masked laughter.
Every animal loves itself.
Every animal loves itself.
Oft expectation fails, and most oft there,
Where most it promises.
Oft expectation fails, and most oft there,
Where most it promises.
Without favour none will know you, and with it you will not know
your selfe.
Without favour none will know you, and with it you will not know
your selfe.
A woman sometimes scorns what best contents her.
A woman sometimes scorns what best contents her.
In vain have you tried your father's arts, you slippery one.
In vain have you tried your father's arts, you slippery one.
A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.
A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.
He rejoices to have made his way by ruin of others.
[Lat., Gaudensque viam fecisse ruina.]
He rejoices to have made his way by ruin of others.
[Lat., Gaudensque viam fecisse ruina.]
