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We neglect those things which are under our very eyes, and
heedless of things within our grasp, pursue those read more
We neglect those things which are under our very eyes, and
heedless of things within our grasp, pursue those which are afar
off.
What mare's nest hast thou found?
What mare's nest hast thou found?
To taste many things bespeaks but a poor appetite. [To engage in
a multiplicity of studies shows but a read more
To taste many things bespeaks but a poor appetite. [To engage in
a multiplicity of studies shows but a weak mind.]
An old mans staffe is the rapper of deaths doore.
An old mans staffe is the rapper of deaths doore.
Great deservers grow Intolerable presumers.
Great deservers grow Intolerable presumers.
No profit to honour, no honour to Religion.
No profit to honour, no honour to Religion.
Pull downe your hatt on the winds side.
Pull downe your hatt on the winds side.
Base envy withers at another's joy,
And hates that excellence it cannot reach.
Base envy withers at another's joy,
And hates that excellence it cannot reach.
