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Hee commands enough that obeyes a wise man.
Hee commands enough that obeyes a wise man.
The dog that licks ashes, trust not with meale.
The dog that licks ashes, trust not with meale.
Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown.
Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown.
A thing of beauty is a joy forever;
Its loveliness increases; it will never
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A thing of beauty is a joy forever;
Its loveliness increases; it will never
Pass into nothingness; but still will keep
A bower quiet for us, and a sleep
Full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing.
Do not waste bricks. (Waste your labor.)
[Lat., Ne laterum laves.]
Do not waste bricks. (Waste your labor.)
[Lat., Ne laterum laves.]
Religious questions have often led to wicked and impious actions.
Religious questions have often led to wicked and impious actions.
He that serves well needes not ask his wages.
He that serves well needes not ask his wages.
Of joys departed
Not to return, how painful the remembrance.
Of joys departed
Not to return, how painful the remembrance.