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Let them call it mischief;
Then it is past and prosper'd, 'twill be virtue.
Let them call it mischief;
Then it is past and prosper'd, 'twill be virtue.
We may outrun,
By violent swiftness, that which we run at,
And lose by over-running.
We may outrun,
By violent swiftness, that which we run at,
And lose by over-running.
In a long work sleep may be naturally expected.
In a long work sleep may be naturally expected.
Comparisons are odious.
Comparisons are odious.
Let the galled jade wince; our withers are unwrung.
Let the galled jade wince; our withers are unwrung.
Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
It's an ill aire where wee gaine nothing.
It's an ill aire where wee gaine nothing.
To the inexperienced it is a pleasant thing to court the favour
of the great; an experienced man fears read more
To the inexperienced it is a pleasant thing to court the favour
of the great; an experienced man fears it.
I have raised for myself a monument more durable than brass.
I have raised for myself a monument more durable than brass.