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All griefes with bread are lesse.
All griefes with bread are lesse.
Grief diminishes when it has nothing to grow upon.
Grief diminishes when it has nothing to grow upon.
Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall.
Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall.
It is difficult to whistle and drink at the same time.
It is difficult to whistle and drink at the same time.
The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most read more
The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most pleasing to others.
A life of honour and of worth
Has no eternity on earth,--
'Tis but a name.
A life of honour and of worth
Has no eternity on earth,--
'Tis but a name.
Oh Ignorance
Thou art fall'n man's best friend!
Oh Ignorance
Thou art fall'n man's best friend!
Danger it selfe the best remedy for danger.
Danger it selfe the best remedy for danger.
Nor has he lived in vain, who from his cradle to his grave has
passed his life in seclusion.
Nor has he lived in vain, who from his cradle to his grave has
passed his life in seclusion.
