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We always strive for that which is forbidden, and desire that
which is denied us.
We always strive for that which is forbidden, and desire that
which is denied us.
Wood halfe burnt is easily kindled.
Wood halfe burnt is easily kindled.
Though the Fox run, the chicken hath wings.
Though the Fox run, the chicken hath wings.
The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the Lord hath made even both
of them.
The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the Lord hath made even both
of them.
A woman sometimes scorns what best contents her.
A woman sometimes scorns what best contents her.
Advise none to marry or goe to warre.
Advise none to marry or goe to warre.
He is onely bright that shines by himselfe.
He is onely bright that shines by himselfe.
Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt,
Since riches point to misery and contempt?
Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt,
Since riches point to misery and contempt?
In war, hunting, and love, men for one pleasure a thousand
griefes prove.
In war, hunting, and love, men for one pleasure a thousand
griefes prove.
