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A third heir seldom profits by ill-gotten wealth.
A third heir seldom profits by ill-gotten wealth.
The Frier preached against stealing, and had a goose in his
sleeve.
[The Friar preached against stealing, and read more
The Frier preached against stealing, and had a goose in his
sleeve.
[The Friar preached against stealing, and had a goose in his
sleeve.]
It so falls out
That what we have we prize not to the worth
Whiles we enjoy read more
It so falls out
That what we have we prize not to the worth
Whiles we enjoy it; but being lacked and lost,
Why, then we rack the value.
But few prize honour more than money.
But few prize honour more than money.
While I plan, and plan, my hair
Is gray before I know it.
While I plan, and plan, my hair
Is gray before I know it.
Wine that cost nothing is digested before it be drunke.
Wine that cost nothing is digested before it be drunke.
Do what you should, not what you may.
Do what you should, not what you may.
Love and life are for to-day.
Love and life are for to-day.
He is most powerful who governs himself.
He is most powerful who governs himself.
