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That father perished at the stake
For tenets he would not forsake.
That father perished at the stake
For tenets he would not forsake.
The jackdaw, stript of her stolen colours, provokes our laughter.
The jackdaw, stript of her stolen colours, provokes our laughter.
A name, it has more than nominal worth,
And belongs to good or bad luck at birth.
A name, it has more than nominal worth,
And belongs to good or bad luck at birth.
It's a proud horse that will not carry his owne provender.
It's a proud horse that will not carry his owne provender.
Come what may, all bad fortune is to be conquered by endurance.
Come what may, all bad fortune is to be conquered by endurance.
As wither'd roses yield a late perfume.
As wither'd roses yield a late perfume.
That is gold which is worth gold.
That is gold which is worth gold.
Warre makes theeves, and peace hangs them.
Warre makes theeves, and peace hangs them.
Content is more than a kingdom.
Content is more than a kingdom.
