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That, which has not its alternation of rest, will not last long.
That, which has not its alternation of rest, will not last long.
A leech that will not quit the skin until sated with blood.
A leech that will not quit the skin until sated with blood.
Better a snotty child, then his nose wip'd off.
Better a snotty child, then his nose wip'd off.
When you enter into a house, leave the anger ever at the doore.
When you enter into a house, leave the anger ever at the doore.
Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might.
Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might.
It is but a small merit to observe silence, but it is a grave
fault to speak of matters read more
It is but a small merit to observe silence, but it is a grave
fault to speak of matters on which we should be silent.
So comes a reck'ning when the banquet's o'er,
The dreadful reckn'ning, and men smile no more.
So comes a reck'ning when the banquet's o'er,
The dreadful reckn'ning, and men smile no more.
Get money, money still!
And then let virtue follow, if she will.
Get money, money still!
And then let virtue follow, if she will.
