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The abuse of cabmen in a block.
The abuse of cabmen in a block.
Whom drink made wits, though nature made them fools.
Whom drink made wits, though nature made them fools.
He may as well not thank at all, who thanks when none are by.
He may as well not thank at all, who thanks when none are by.
It is sheer folly to tear the hair in grief as if sorrow could be
cured by baldness.
It is sheer folly to tear the hair in grief as if sorrow could be
cured by baldness.
Even in animals there exists the spirit of their sires.
Even in animals there exists the spirit of their sires.
To a fair day open the window, but make you ready as to a foule.
To a fair day open the window, but make you ready as to a foule.
A crown
Golden in show, is but a wreath of thorns,
Bring dangers, troubles, cares, and sleepless read more
A crown
Golden in show, is but a wreath of thorns,
Bring dangers, troubles, cares, and sleepless nights
To him who wears the regal diadem.
They kindly leave us, but not quite alone,
But in good company, the gout or stone.
They kindly leave us, but not quite alone,
But in good company, the gout or stone.
For emulation hath a thousand sons
That one by one pursue.
For emulation hath a thousand sons
That one by one pursue.
