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The thread breakes, where it is weakest.
The thread breakes, where it is weakest.
In every countrey the sun rises in the morning.
[In every country the sun rises in the morning.]
In every countrey the sun rises in the morning.
[In every country the sun rises in the morning.]
What is wealth to me if I cannot enjoy it?
What is wealth to me if I cannot enjoy it?
He like a rock in the sea unshaken stands his ground.
He like a rock in the sea unshaken stands his ground.
The horse that drawes after him his halter, is not altogether
escaped.
The horse that drawes after him his halter, is not altogether
escaped.
Ridicule often cuts the knot, where severity fails.
Ridicule often cuts the knot, where severity fails.
One gets a cross for his crime, the other a crown.
One gets a cross for his crime, the other a crown.
Custom is second nature.
[Lat., Consuetudo est secunda natura.]
Custom is second nature.
[Lat., Consuetudo est secunda natura.]
Sir, she can turn, and turn, and yet go on,
And turn again.
Sir, she can turn, and turn, and yet go on,
And turn again.