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In life you lov'd me not, in death you bewaile me.
In life you lov'd me not, in death you bewaile me.
Extreme remedies are never the first to be resorted to.
Extreme remedies are never the first to be resorted to.
To love is a pleasure of youth, a sin in old age.
To love is a pleasure of youth, a sin in old age.
A far greater warfare lies hidden under this assumed peace.
A far greater warfare lies hidden under this assumed peace.
It is peculiarly a fool's habit to discern the faults of others,
and to forget his own.
It is peculiarly a fool's habit to discern the faults of others,
and to forget his own.
We hate merit while it is with us; when taken away from our gaze,
we long for it jealously.
We hate merit while it is with us; when taken away from our gaze,
we long for it jealously.
A kinsman, a friend, or whom you intreate, take not to serve you,
if you will be served neately.
A kinsman, a friend, or whom you intreate, take not to serve you,
if you will be served neately.
Which of these two is the greater fool?
Which of these two is the greater fool?
Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]
Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]
