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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.
The bitter past, more welcome is the sweet.
The bitter past, more welcome is the sweet.
The mind that broods o'er guilty woes
Is like a scorpion girt by fire.
The mind that broods o'er guilty woes
Is like a scorpion girt by fire.
A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband.
A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband.
Beauty is but a flower,
Which wrinkles will devour.
Beauty is but a flower,
Which wrinkles will devour.
Hee begins to die, that quits his desires.
Hee begins to die, that quits his desires.
At lovers' perjuries,
They say Jove laughs.
At lovers' perjuries,
They say Jove laughs.
Stay a little and news will find you.
Stay a little and news will find you.
If you are only an underling, don't dress too fine.
If you are only an underling, don't dress too fine.
