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Hier lies that should fetch a perfect woman over the coles.
Hier lies that should fetch a perfect woman over the coles.
Hee that is in a towne in May loseth his spring.
Hee that is in a towne in May loseth his spring.
Rashness is the companion of youth, prudence of old age.
Rashness is the companion of youth, prudence of old age.
Flames too soon acquire strength if disregarded.
Flames too soon acquire strength if disregarded.
His sickness increases from the remedies applied to cure it.
His sickness increases from the remedies applied to cure it.
He whom the gods love dies young, whilst he is full of health,
perception, and judgment.
[Lat., Quem read more
He whom the gods love dies young, whilst he is full of health,
perception, and judgment.
[Lat., Quem dii diligunt,
Adolescens moritur, dum valet, sentit, sapit.]
Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt,
Since riches point to misery and contempt?
Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt,
Since riches point to misery and contempt?
No one can have all he desires.
No one can have all he desires.
With bated breath we offer wicked vows.
With bated breath we offer wicked vows.
