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The excesses of our youth are drafts upon our old age, payable
with interest about thirty years after date.
The excesses of our youth are drafts upon our old age, payable
with interest about thirty years after date.
In misfortune if you cultivate a cheerful disposition you will
reap the advantage of it.
In misfortune if you cultivate a cheerful disposition you will
reap the advantage of it.
Fortune is like glass; she breaks when she is brightest.
Fortune is like glass; she breaks when she is brightest.
He that riseth betimes hath some thing in his head.
He that riseth betimes hath some thing in his head.
Even to smile at the misfortunes of others is to do an injury.
Even to smile at the misfortunes of others is to do an injury.
He that thinks amiss, concludes worse.
He that thinks amiss, concludes worse.
No choice amongst stinking fish.
No choice amongst stinking fish.
Ah, that deceit should steal such gentle shapes,
And with a virtuous vizor hide deep vice!
Ah, that deceit should steal such gentle shapes,
And with a virtuous vizor hide deep vice!
