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We may outrun,
By violent swiftness, that which we run at,
And lose by over-running.
We may outrun,
By violent swiftness, that which we run at,
And lose by over-running.
Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd,
Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest;
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Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd,
Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest;
Fate never wounds more deep the generous heart,
Than when a blockhead's insult points the dart.
If a good man thrive, all thrive with him.
If a good man thrive, all thrive with him.
It a wretched thing to suffer at the hand of one of whom we
cannot complain.
It a wretched thing to suffer at the hand of one of whom we
cannot complain.
A wealthy traveller fears an ambush, while one with empty pockets
journeys on in safety.
A wealthy traveller fears an ambush, while one with empty pockets
journeys on in safety.
Greene wood makes a hott fire.
Greene wood makes a hott fire.
He is most powerful who governs himself.
He is most powerful who governs himself.
His golden locks time hath to silver turned.
His golden locks time hath to silver turned.
A little lett lets an ill workeman.
A little lett lets an ill workeman.
