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We are worthless fowl, hatched from unlucky eggs.
We are worthless fowl, hatched from unlucky eggs.
Danger it selfe the best remedy for danger.
Danger it selfe the best remedy for danger.
He plaies well that winnes.
[He plays well that wins.]
He plaies well that winnes.
[He plays well that wins.]
That which has been endured with difficulty is remedied with
delight.
That which has been endured with difficulty is remedied with
delight.
Beasts of like kind will spare those of kindred spots.
Beasts of like kind will spare those of kindred spots.
Hee that lives ill, feare followes him.
Hee that lives ill, feare followes him.
How many cowards whose hearts are all as false
As stairs of sand, wear yet upon their chins
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How many cowards whose hearts are all as false
As stairs of sand, wear yet upon their chins
The beards of Hercules and frowning Mars,
Who inward searched, have livers white as milk!
Be not ashamed to have had wild days, but not to have sown your
wild oats.
Be not ashamed to have had wild days, but not to have sown your
wild oats.
No hour brings good fortune to one man without bringing
misfortune to another.
No hour brings good fortune to one man without bringing
misfortune to another.
