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Patience revels in misfortunes.
Patience revels in misfortunes.
Prodigal of the property of others, sparing of his own.
Prodigal of the property of others, sparing of his own.
Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whoever is
deceived thereby is not wise.
Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whoever is
deceived thereby is not wise.
Rich gifts wax poor, when givers prove unkind.
Rich gifts wax poor, when givers prove unkind.
It's better to be head of a Lyzard, then the tayle of a Lyon.
It's better to be head of a Lyzard, then the tayle of a Lyon.
In truth it is best to learn wisdom, and abandoning all nonsense,
to leave it to boys to enjoy read more
In truth it is best to learn wisdom, and abandoning all nonsense,
to leave it to boys to enjoy their season of play and mirth.
From my example learn to be just, and not to despise the gods.
From my example learn to be just, and not to despise the gods.
He that sings on friday, will weepe on Sunday.
He that sings on friday, will weepe on Sunday.
Once a yeare a man may say: On his conscience.
Once a yeare a man may say: On his conscience.
