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In a long work sleep may be naturally expected.
In a long work sleep may be naturally expected.
Honour without profit is a ring on the finger.
Honour without profit is a ring on the finger.
Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd,
Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest;
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Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd,
Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest;
Fate never wounds more deep the generous heart,
Than when a blockhead's insult points the dart.
How use doth breed a habit in a man!
How use doth breed a habit in a man!
He complaines wrongfully on the sea that twice suffers shipwrack.
He complaines wrongfully on the sea that twice suffers shipwrack.
They are safe in their number and their close array.
They are safe in their number and their close array.
Who will make a doore of gold must knock a naile every day.
Who will make a doore of gold must knock a naile every day.
To a fair day open the window, but make you ready as to a foule.
To a fair day open the window, but make you ready as to a foule.
Shoemaker, stick to your last.
[Lat., Ne supra crepidam judicaret.]
Shoemaker, stick to your last.
[Lat., Ne supra crepidam judicaret.]
