Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd,
Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest;
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Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd,
Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest;
Fate never wounds more deep the generous heart,
Than when a blockhead's insult points the dart.

Take heed of winde that comes in at a hole, and a reconciled
Enemy.

Take heed of winde that comes in at a hole, and a reconciled
Enemy.

It is folly to waste labour about trifles.

It is folly to waste labour about trifles.

We get blows and return them.

We get blows and return them.

If you would know secrets, looke them in griefe or pleasure.

If you would know secrets, looke them in griefe or pleasure.

Inspiring bold John Barleycorn,
What dangers thou canst make us scorn!
Wi' tippenny, we fear nae evil;
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Inspiring bold John Barleycorn,
What dangers thou canst make us scorn!
Wi' tippenny, we fear nae evil;
Wi' usquebae, we'll face the devil!

It will please though ten times repeated.

It will please though ten times repeated.

Better be a foole then a knave.

Better be a foole then a knave.

I found not Cassio's kisses on her lips.

I found not Cassio's kisses on her lips.