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A crown
Golden in show, is but a wreath of thorns,
Bring dangers, troubles, cares, and sleepless read more
A crown
Golden in show, is but a wreath of thorns,
Bring dangers, troubles, cares, and sleepless nights
To him who wears the regal diadem.
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving
favour rather than silver and gold.
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving
favour rather than silver and gold.
That, like an eagle in a dovecote, I
Fluttered your Volscians in Corioles.
That, like an eagle in a dovecote, I
Fluttered your Volscians in Corioles.
There is no body will go to hell for company.
There is no body will go to hell for company.
Your thoughts close, and your countenance loose.
Your thoughts close, and your countenance loose.
The mould of a man's fortune is in his own hands.
The mould of a man's fortune is in his own hands.
You harp perpetually on the same string.
You harp perpetually on the same string.
Riches too increase, and the maddening craving for gold,
So that men ever seek for more, that they may read more
Riches too increase, and the maddening craving for gold,
So that men ever seek for more, that they may have the most.
One sword keeres another in the sheath.
One sword keeres another in the sheath.
