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Nothing is so secure as that money will not defeat it.
Nothing is so secure as that money will not defeat it.
I wept when I was borne, and every day shewes why.
[I wept when I was born and every read more
I wept when I was borne, and every day shewes why.
[I wept when I was born and every day explains why.]
Men freely believe that which they wish to be the truth.
Men freely believe that which they wish to be the truth.
Love and life are for to-day.
Love and life are for to-day.
Praise a hill, but keepe below.
Praise a hill, but keepe below.
The fatt man knoweth not, what the leane thinketh.
The fatt man knoweth not, what the leane thinketh.
Preferment goes by letter and affection.
Preferment goes by letter and affection.
Ty it well, and let it goe.
Ty it well, and let it goe.
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with
all thy getting get understanding.
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with
all thy getting get understanding.