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An angry man, when he returns to reason, will be again angry with
himself.
An angry man, when he returns to reason, will be again angry with
himself.
Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day
may bring forth.
Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day
may bring forth.
Every one is witty for his owne purpose.
Every one is witty for his owne purpose.
I saw young Harry with his visor up.
I saw young Harry with his visor up.
For, wake where'er he may, man wakes to care and coil.
For, wake where'er he may, man wakes to care and coil.
The man that hails you Tom or Jack,
And proves by thumps upon your back
How he read more
The man that hails you Tom or Jack,
And proves by thumps upon your back
How he esteems your merit,
Is such a friend, that one had need
Be very much his friend indeed
To pardon or to bear it.
Yield not to calamity, but face her boldly.
Yield not to calamity, but face her boldly.
The sow that was washed is turned to her wallowing in the mire.
The sow that was washed is turned to her wallowing in the mire.