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A man is known to be mortal by two things, Sleep and Lust.
A man is known to be mortal by two things, Sleep and Lust.
Do not expect good from another's death.
Do not expect good from another's death.
A position of dignity is more easily improved upon than acquired.
A position of dignity is more easily improved upon than acquired.
Man Proposeth, God disposeth.
Man Proposeth, God disposeth.
Charity sees the need not the cause.
Charity sees the need not the cause.
The rills of pleasure never run sincere,
(Earth has no unpolluted spring)
From the cursed soil some read more
The rills of pleasure never run sincere,
(Earth has no unpolluted spring)
From the cursed soil some dang'rous taint they bear;
So roses grow on thorns, and honey wears a sting.
Who overcomes
By force, hath overcome but half his foe.
Who overcomes
By force, hath overcome but half his foe.
It is difficult to whistle and drink at the same time.
It is difficult to whistle and drink at the same time.
Just as the twig is bent the tree's inclined.
Just as the twig is bent the tree's inclined.
