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Hee begins to die, that quits his desires.
Hee begins to die, that quits his desires.
Helpe thy selfe, and God will helpe thee.
Helpe thy selfe, and God will helpe thee.
Every great house is full of saucy servants.
Every great house is full of saucy servants.
He claims a monopoly in friendship.
He claims a monopoly in friendship.
I would have thee gone,
And yet no further than a wanton's bird,
Who lets it hop read more
I would have thee gone,
And yet no further than a wanton's bird,
Who lets it hop a little from her hand,
Like a poor prisoner in his twisted gyves,
And with a silk thread plucks it back again.
In misfortune if you cultivate a cheerful disposition you will
reap the advantage of it.
In misfortune if you cultivate a cheerful disposition you will
reap the advantage of it.
When one is on horsebacke hee knowes all things.
When one is on horsebacke hee knowes all things.
A handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains.
A handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains.
