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No one can have all he desires.
No one can have all he desires.
When we have what we like 'tis hard to miss it.
When we have what we like 'tis hard to miss it.
Great almes-giving lessens no mans living.
Great almes-giving lessens no mans living.
He that pitties another, remembers himselfe.
He that pitties another, remembers himselfe.
Knowledge is folly, except grace guide it.
Knowledge is folly, except grace guide it.
Why, then the world's mine oyster,
Which I with sword will open.
Why, then the world's mine oyster,
Which I with sword will open.
The mountains are in labour, the birth will be an absurd little
mouse.
The mountains are in labour, the birth will be an absurd little
mouse.
As the yellow gold is tried in the fire, so is sincerity tested
in adversity.
As the yellow gold is tried in the fire, so is sincerity tested
in adversity.
Out of breath to no possible purpose; in attempting everything,
doing nothing.
Out of breath to no possible purpose; in attempting everything,
doing nothing.
