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He makes a great row but does nothing.
He makes a great row but does nothing.
A creature not too bright nor good
For human nature's daily food.
A creature not too bright nor good
For human nature's daily food.
Old men, when they scorne young, make much of death.
Old men, when they scorne young, make much of death.
There are faults we would fain pardon.
There are faults we would fain pardon.
The Wolfe must dye in his owne skinne.
[The wolf must die in his own skin.]
The Wolfe must dye in his owne skinne.
[The wolf must die in his own skin.]
The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most read more
The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most pleasing to others.
Sweet discourse makes short daies and nights.
Sweet discourse makes short daies and nights.
It's a poore stake that cannot stand one yeare in the ground.
It's a poore stake that cannot stand one yeare in the ground.
Where ignorance is bliss,
'Tis folly to be wise.
Where ignorance is bliss,
'Tis folly to be wise.