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Alas how difficult is it to preserve a high reputation!
Alas how difficult is it to preserve a high reputation!
Lips that touch liquor will never touch mine.
Lips that touch liquor will never touch mine.
One woe doth tread upon another's heel,
So fast they follow.
One woe doth tread upon another's heel,
So fast they follow.
I am undone! I have smashed the waggon. [I have ruined all.]
I am undone! I have smashed the waggon. [I have ruined all.]
Do what you should, not what you may.
Do what you should, not what you may.
He that is not handsome at 20, nor strong at 30, nor rich at 40,
nor wise at 50, read more
He that is not handsome at 20, nor strong at 30, nor rich at 40,
nor wise at 50, will never bee handsome, strong, rich, or wise.
All places that the eye of heaven visits,
Are to a wise man ports and happy havens.
All places that the eye of heaven visits,
Are to a wise man ports and happy havens.
Wish to be what you are, and wish for no other position.
Wish to be what you are, and wish for no other position.
