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His golden locks time hath to silver turned.
His golden locks time hath to silver turned.
Wealth is like rheume, it falles on the weakest parts.
Wealth is like rheume, it falles on the weakest parts.
My house, my house, though thou art small, thou art to me the
Escuriall.
My house, my house, though thou art small, thou art to me the
Escuriall.
One flower makes no garland.
One flower makes no garland.
Every man makes a god of his own desire.
Every man makes a god of his own desire.
Riches are first to be sought for; after wealth, virtue.
Riches are first to be sought for; after wealth, virtue.
Every one stretcheth his legges according to his coverlet.
[Every one stretches his legs according to his coverlet.]
Every one stretcheth his legges according to his coverlet.
[Every one stretches his legs according to his coverlet.]
To a greedy eating horse a short halter.
To a greedy eating horse a short halter.
Virtue alone is happiness below.
Virtue alone is happiness below.
