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He that lives well sees a farre off.
He that lives well sees a farre off.
He who surpasses or subdues mankind,
Must look down on the hate of those below.
He who surpasses or subdues mankind,
Must look down on the hate of those below.
A diligent Scholer, and the Master's paid.
A diligent Scholer, and the Master's paid.
Better late than never.
[Lat., Potius sero quam nunquam.]
Better late than never.
[Lat., Potius sero quam nunquam.]
Bee not idle and you shall not bee longing.
Bee not idle and you shall not bee longing.
So comes a reck'ning when the banquet's o'er,
The dreadful reckn'ning, and men smile no more.
So comes a reck'ning when the banquet's o'er,
The dreadful reckn'ning, and men smile no more.
God strikes not with both hands, for to the sea he made heavens,
and to rivers foords.
God strikes not with both hands, for to the sea he made heavens,
and to rivers foords.
He will burne his house, to warme his hands.
He will burne his house, to warme his hands.
