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A sinful heart makes feeble hand.
A sinful heart makes feeble hand.
The bowl dispels corroding cares.
The bowl dispels corroding cares.
Life isn't all beer and skittles; but beer and skittles or
something better of the same sort, must form read more
Life isn't all beer and skittles; but beer and skittles or
something better of the same sort, must form a good part of every
Englishman's education.
Speake not of a dead man at the table.
Speake not of a dead man at the table.
He invites the commission of a crime who does not forbid it, when
it is in his power to read more
He invites the commission of a crime who does not forbid it, when
it is in his power to do so.
Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale,
Vexing the dull ear of a drowsy man,
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Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale,
Vexing the dull ear of a drowsy man,
And bitter shame hath spoiled the sweet world's taste,
That it yields nought but shame and bitterness.
The foule Toade hath a faire stone in his head.
The foule Toade hath a faire stone in his head.
Beauty is but a flower,
Which wrinkles will devour.
Beauty is but a flower,
Which wrinkles will devour.
