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The house should derive dignity from the master, not the master
from the house.
The house should derive dignity from the master, not the master
from the house.
We frolic while 'tis May.
We frolic while 'tis May.
In war, hunting, and love, men for one pleasure a thousand
griefes prove.
In war, hunting, and love, men for one pleasure a thousand
griefes prove.
O churl! drink all; and leave no friendly drop!
O churl! drink all; and leave no friendly drop!
Sit in your place and none can make you rise.
Sit in your place and none can make you rise.
The mind does not easily unlearn what it has been long in
learning.
The mind does not easily unlearn what it has been long in
learning.
When one is on horsebacke hee knowes all things.
When one is on horsebacke hee knowes all things.
Work while your strength and years permit you; crooked age will
by-and-by come upon you with silent foot.
Work while your strength and years permit you; crooked age will
by-and-by come upon you with silent foot.
There are many things which may not be uttered by men in
threadbare coats.
There are many things which may not be uttered by men in
threadbare coats.
