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A simple maiden in her flower
Is worth a hundred coats of arms.
A simple maiden in her flower
Is worth a hundred coats of arms.
He that gives me small gifts would have me live.
He that gives me small gifts would have me live.
O churl! drink all; and leave no friendly drop!
O churl! drink all; and leave no friendly drop!
Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
To love is a pleasure of youth, a sin in old age.
To love is a pleasure of youth, a sin in old age.
Conceit in weakest bodies strongest works.
Conceit in weakest bodies strongest works.
If the staffe be crooked, the shadow cannot be straight.
If the staffe be crooked, the shadow cannot be straight.
Weeds are shallow-rooted,
Suffer them now, and they'll o'ergrow the garden,
And choke the herbs for want read more
Weeds are shallow-rooted,
Suffer them now, and they'll o'ergrow the garden,
And choke the herbs for want of husbandry.
Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whoever is
deceived thereby is not wise.
Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whoever is
deceived thereby is not wise.
