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She was one of those who by fortune's boon
Are born, as they say, with a silver spoon
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She was one of those who by fortune's boon
Are born, as they say, with a silver spoon
In her mouth, not a wooden ladle.
Leave jesting whiles it pleaseth, lest it turne to earnest.
Leave jesting whiles it pleaseth, lest it turne to earnest.
Slight are the outward signs of evil thought.
Slight are the outward signs of evil thought.
And all may think which way their judgments lead 'em.
And all may think which way their judgments lead 'em.
Ease and honour are seldom bed-fellows.
Ease and honour are seldom bed-fellows.
God sends cold according to Cloathes.
[God sends cold according to clothes.]
God sends cold according to Cloathes.
[God sends cold according to clothes.]
He that goeth farre hath many encounters.
He that goeth farre hath many encounters.
Not perfect, nay, but full of tender wants.
Not perfect, nay, but full of tender wants.
