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He that's long a giving, knowes not how to give.
He that's long a giving, knowes not how to give.
Life isn't all beer and skittles; but beer and skittles or
something better of the same sort, must form read more
Life isn't all beer and skittles; but beer and skittles or
something better of the same sort, must form a good part of every
Englishman's education.
If you would be wealthy, think of saving as well as getting.
If you would be wealthy, think of saving as well as getting.
The Good are better made by Ill,
As odours crushed are sweeter still.
The Good are better made by Ill,
As odours crushed are sweeter still.
It is well not to lend too easy an ear to accusations.
It is well not to lend too easy an ear to accusations.
O churl! drink all; and leave no friendly drop!
O churl! drink all; and leave no friendly drop!
Grief is put to flight and assuaged by generous draughts.
Grief is put to flight and assuaged by generous draughts.
What! upon compulsion? No!
What! upon compulsion? No!
