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I hang my ears like an ass whose spirits droop.
I hang my ears like an ass whose spirits droop.
He that hath a mouth of his owne, must not say to another; Blow.
He that hath a mouth of his owne, must not say to another; Blow.
He like a rock in the sea unshaken stands his ground.
He like a rock in the sea unshaken stands his ground.
The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most read more
The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most pleasing to others.
A little and good fills the trencher.
A little and good fills the trencher.
Bliss itself is not worth having,
If we're by compulsion blest.
Bliss itself is not worth having,
If we're by compulsion blest.
Can you restrain your laughter, my friends?
Can you restrain your laughter, my friends?
Yield not to calamity, but face her boldly.
Yield not to calamity, but face her boldly.
Favours out of place I regard as positive injuries.
Favours out of place I regard as positive injuries.
