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He that is not handsome at 20, nor strong at 30, nor rich at 40,
nor wise at 50, read more
He that is not handsome at 20, nor strong at 30, nor rich at 40,
nor wise at 50, will never bee handsome, strong, rich, or wise.
They that are booted are not alwaies ready.
They that are booted are not alwaies ready.
Gather ye rosebuds while ye may,
Old time is still a-flying;
And this same flower that smiles read more
Gather ye rosebuds while ye may,
Old time is still a-flying;
And this same flower that smiles to-day,
To-morrow may be dying.
The Germans wit is in his fingers.
The Germans wit is in his fingers.
A crime in which many are implicated goes unpunished.
A crime in which many are implicated goes unpunished.
The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong.
The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong.
Even a child is known by his doings.
Even a child is known by his doings.
We make allowance for necessity.
We make allowance for necessity.
