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Rest strengthens the body, the mind too is thus supported; but
unremitting toil destroys both.
Rest strengthens the body, the mind too is thus supported; but
unremitting toil destroys both.
The fire i' the flint
Shows not till it be struck.
The fire i' the flint
Shows not till it be struck.
He that hath no hony in his pot, let him have it in his mouth.
He that hath no hony in his pot, let him have it in his mouth.
The masters eye fattens the horse, and his foote the ground.
The masters eye fattens the horse, and his foote the ground.
A little with quiet is the onely dyet.
A little with quiet is the onely dyet.
Is the sun dimmed, that gnats do fly in it?
Is the sun dimmed, that gnats do fly in it?
But why pursue the common tale?
Or wherefore show how knights prevail,
When ladies dare to hear?
But why pursue the common tale?
Or wherefore show how knights prevail,
When ladies dare to hear?
Time rolls his ceaseless course.
Time rolls his ceaseless course.
Law sutes consume time, and mony, and rest, and friends.
Law sutes consume time, and mony, and rest, and friends.
