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In war, hunting, and love, men for one pleasure a thousand
griefes prove.
In war, hunting, and love, men for one pleasure a thousand
griefes prove.
Let not a god interfere unless where a god's assistance is
necessary. [Adopt extreme measures only in extreme cases.]
Let not a god interfere unless where a god's assistance is
necessary. [Adopt extreme measures only in extreme cases.]
He that lives most dies most.
He that lives most dies most.
Wishing, of all employments is the worst.
Wishing, of all employments is the worst.
Time flies, as he flies, adds increase to her truth,
And gives to her mind what he steals from read more
Time flies, as he flies, adds increase to her truth,
And gives to her mind what he steals from her youth.
I had rather ride on an asse that carries me, then a horse that
throwes me.
I had rather ride on an asse that carries me, then a horse that
throwes me.
Long jesting was never good.
Long jesting was never good.
A great fortune enslaves its owner.
A great fortune enslaves its owner.
If the wind will not serve, take to the oars.
If the wind will not serve, take to the oars.