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Slowly and imperceptibly old age comes creeping on.
Slowly and imperceptibly old age comes creeping on.
They that stand high have many blasts to shake them.
They that stand high have many blasts to shake them.
The more skilful the gambler, the worse the man.
The more skilful the gambler, the worse the man.
One houres sleepe before midnight is worth three after.
[One hour's sleep before midnight is worth three after.]
One houres sleepe before midnight is worth three after.
[One hour's sleep before midnight is worth three after.]
Riches with their wicked inducements increase; nevertheless,
avarice is never satisfied.
Riches with their wicked inducements increase; nevertheless,
avarice is never satisfied.
If gold knew what gold is, gold would get gold I wis.
If gold knew what gold is, gold would get gold I wis.
The sun sets without thy assistance.
The sun sets without thy assistance.
