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He that goeth farre hath many encounters.
He that goeth farre hath many encounters.
He has nibbled at the bay. [A poetaster.]
He has nibbled at the bay. [A poetaster.]
A man convinced against his will,
Is of the some opinion still.
A man convinced against his will,
Is of the some opinion still.
His resolution is unshaken; tears, though shed, avail not.
His resolution is unshaken; tears, though shed, avail not.
'Twixt hope and fear, anxiety and anger.
'Twixt hope and fear, anxiety and anger.
He that knowes nothing, doubts nothing.
He that knowes nothing, doubts nothing.
A little lett lets an ill workeman.
A little lett lets an ill workeman.
Just when you think you've finally hit bottom, someone tosses you
a shovel.
Just when you think you've finally hit bottom, someone tosses you
a shovel.
Riches with their wicked inducements increase; nevertheless,
avarice is never satisfied.
Riches with their wicked inducements increase; nevertheless,
avarice is never satisfied.
