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When we have what we like 'tis hard to miss it.
When we have what we like 'tis hard to miss it.
Hee hath not liv'd, that lives not after death.
Hee hath not liv'd, that lives not after death.
He who surpasses or subdues mankind,
Must look down on the hate of those below.
He who surpasses or subdues mankind,
Must look down on the hate of those below.
Suretyship is the precursor of ruin.
Suretyship is the precursor of ruin.
A far greater warfare lies hidden under this assumed peace.
A far greater warfare lies hidden under this assumed peace.
Will fortune never come with both hands full,
But write her fair words still in foulest letters?
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Will fortune never come with both hands full,
But write her fair words still in foulest letters?
She either gives a stomach and no food--
Such are the poor, in health--or else a feast
And takes away the stomach-- such are the rich,
That have abundance, and enjoy it not.
Not perfect, nay, but full of tender wants.
Not perfect, nay, but full of tender wants.
In my integrity I'll wrap me up.
In my integrity I'll wrap me up.
Weight justly and sell dearely.
Weight justly and sell dearely.
