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That folly of old age which is called dotage is peculiar to silly
old men, not to age itself.
That folly of old age which is called dotage is peculiar to silly
old men, not to age itself.
If the tag-rag people did not clap him and hiss him, according as
he pleased and displeased them. . read more
If the tag-rag people did not clap him and hiss him, according as
he pleased and displeased them. . . . I am no true man.
It's a proud horse that will not carry his owne provender.
It's a proud horse that will not carry his owne provender.
The Queen, who sat
With lips severely placid felt the knot
Climb in her throat, and with read more
The Queen, who sat
With lips severely placid felt the knot
Climb in her throat, and with her feet unseen
Crushed the wild passion out against the floor.
Time hath often cured the wound which reason failed to heal.
Time hath often cured the wound which reason failed to heal.
Nothing is more obnoxious than a low person raised to a high
position.
Nothing is more obnoxious than a low person raised to a high
position.
A house and a woman sute excellently.
A house and a woman sute excellently.
Betray not a secret even though racked by wine or wrath.
Betray not a secret even though racked by wine or wrath.
Our praises are our wages.
Our praises are our wages.