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That delay is our surest protection which enables us to
deliberate on the merits of our intentions.
That delay is our surest protection which enables us to
deliberate on the merits of our intentions.
Riches too increase, and the maddening craving for gold,
So that men ever seek for more, that they may read more
Riches too increase, and the maddening craving for gold,
So that men ever seek for more, that they may have the most.
Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
Thinke of ease, but worke on.
Thinke of ease, but worke on.
An Idle youth, a needy Age.
An Idle youth, a needy Age.
The Citizen is at his businesse before he rise.
The Citizen is at his businesse before he rise.
'Tis not long after
But I will wear my heart upon my sleeve,
For daws to peck read more
'Tis not long after
But I will wear my heart upon my sleeve,
For daws to peck at.
A fool's wild speech confounds the wise.
A fool's wild speech confounds the wise.
Every one is weary, the poore in seeking, the rich in keeping,
the good in learning.
Every one is weary, the poore in seeking, the rich in keeping,
the good in learning.