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He that toucheth pitch shall be defiled therewith.
He that toucheth pitch shall be defiled therewith.
An old dog barks not in vain.
An old dog barks not in vain.
We neglect those things which are under our very eyes, and
heedless of things within our grasp, pursue those read more
We neglect those things which are under our very eyes, and
heedless of things within our grasp, pursue those which are afar
off.
The Divell never assailes a man, except he find him either void
of knowledge, or of the fear of read more
The Divell never assailes a man, except he find him either void
of knowledge, or of the fear of God.
With taper-light
To seek the beauteous eye of heaven to garnish.
With taper-light
To seek the beauteous eye of heaven to garnish.
The gallant Sir Robert fought hard to the end,
But who can with fate and quart bumpers contend?
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The gallant Sir Robert fought hard to the end,
But who can with fate and quart bumpers contend?
Though Fate said, a hero should perish ill light;
So up rose bright Phoebus, and down fell the knight.
Kindness, so far as we can return it, is agreeable.
Kindness, so far as we can return it, is agreeable.
He who seeks to terrify others is more in fear himself.
He who seeks to terrify others is more in fear himself.
The chiefe boxe of health is time.
The chiefe boxe of health is time.
