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Every one fastens where there is gaine.
Every one fastens where there is gaine.
Mad desire, when it has the most, longs for more.
Mad desire, when it has the most, longs for more.
He that is at ease seekes dainties.
He that is at ease seekes dainties.
It is a wretched thing to rest upon the fame of others, lest, the
supporting pillar being removed, the read more
It is a wretched thing to rest upon the fame of others, lest, the
supporting pillar being removed, the superstructure should
collapse in ruin.
For, wake where'er he may, man wakes to care and coil.
For, wake where'er he may, man wakes to care and coil.
The scalded head feares cold water.
The scalded head feares cold water.
To a brave man every soil is his country.
To a brave man every soil is his country.
My sister and my sister's child,
Myself and children three,
Will fill the chaise: so you must read more
My sister and my sister's child,
Myself and children three,
Will fill the chaise: so you must ride
On horseback after me.
And last, the crown of a' my grief.
And last, the crown of a' my grief.