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A child correct behind and not before.
A child correct behind and not before.
Between the businesse of life and the day of death, a space ought
to be interposed.
Between the businesse of life and the day of death, a space ought
to be interposed.
The tree that growes slowly, keepes it selfe for another.
The tree that growes slowly, keepes it selfe for another.
The fault is as great as hee that is faulty.
The fault is as great as hee that is faulty.
Frugality is one thing, avarice another.
Frugality is one thing, avarice another.
There are many things which may not be uttered by men in
threadbare coats.
There are many things which may not be uttered by men in
threadbare coats.
The peasant thanked her with their tears,
When food and clothes were given;
"This is a joy," read more
The peasant thanked her with their tears,
When food and clothes were given;
"This is a joy," the lady said,
"Saints cannot taste in heaven."
Leave her to Heaven,
And to those thorns that in her bosom lodge,
To prick and sting read more
Leave her to Heaven,
And to those thorns that in her bosom lodge,
To prick and sting her.
The drunkard is convicted by his praises of wine.
The drunkard is convicted by his praises of wine.
