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By many indignities we come to dignities.
By many indignities we come to dignities.
He that doth what he should not, shall feele what he would not.
He that doth what he should not, shall feele what he would not.
They have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind.
They have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind.
Hee that keepes his owne makes warre.
Hee that keepes his owne makes warre.
The love of money grows as money grows.
The love of money grows as money grows.
Hee that marries for wealth sells his liberty.
Hee that marries for wealth sells his liberty.
Troy owes to Homer what whist owes to Hoyle.
Troy owes to Homer what whist owes to Hoyle.
Let him who has once perceived how much that, which has been
discarded, excels that which he has longed read more
Let him who has once perceived how much that, which has been
discarded, excels that which he has longed for, return at once,
and seek again that which he despised.
Poor and content is rich, and rich enough;
But riches fineless is as poor as winter
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Poor and content is rich, and rich enough;
But riches fineless is as poor as winter
To him that ever fears he shall be poor.
