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A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.
A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.
Sweep on, you fat and greasy citizens;
'Tis just the fashion. Wherefore do you look
Upon that read more
Sweep on, you fat and greasy citizens;
'Tis just the fashion. Wherefore do you look
Upon that poor and broken bankrupt there?
He who wants to get rich wants to get rich quickly.
He who wants to get rich wants to get rich quickly.
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above
rubies.
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above
rubies.
Think, ye may buy the joys o'er dear,
Remember Tam o'Shanter's mare.
Think, ye may buy the joys o'er dear,
Remember Tam o'Shanter's mare.
Employ thy time well if thou meanest to get leisure.
Employ thy time well if thou meanest to get leisure.
But, Clifford, tell me, didst thou never hear,
That things ill got had ever bad success?
But, Clifford, tell me, didst thou never hear,
That things ill got had ever bad success?
Roses grow on thorns and honey wears a sting.
Roses grow on thorns and honey wears a sting.
