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Harp not on that string, madam; that is past.
Harp not on that string, madam; that is past.
None is offended but by himselfe.
None is offended but by himselfe.
The rose is fairest when 'tis budding new.
The rose is fairest when 'tis budding new.
'Tis not the fight that crowns us, but the end.
'Tis not the fight that crowns us, but the end.
No one can have all he desires.
No one can have all he desires.
Thus conscience does make cowards of us all;
And thus the native hue of resolution
Is sicklied read more
Thus conscience does make cowards of us all;
And thus the native hue of resolution
Is sicklied o'er with the pale cast of thought,
And enterprises of great pitch and moment,
With this regard their currents turn awry,
And lose the name of action.
He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him
chasteneth him betimes.
He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him
chasteneth him betimes.
To a fair day open the window, but make you ready as to a foule.
To a fair day open the window, but make you ready as to a foule.
It's a dangerous fire begins in the bed-straw.
It's a dangerous fire begins in the bed-straw.
