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It's a poore sport that's not worth the candle.
[It is a poor sport that is not worth the read more
It's a poore sport that's not worth the candle.
[It is a poor sport that is not worth the candle.]
There are four kinds of people, three of which are to be avoided
and the fourth cultivated: those who read more
There are four kinds of people, three of which are to be avoided
and the fourth cultivated: those who don't know that they don't
know; those who know that they don't know; those who don't know
that they know; and those who know that they know.
Hee that learnes a trade hath a purchase made.
Hee that learnes a trade hath a purchase made.
All came from, and will goe to others.
All came from, and will goe to others.
Imperceptibly the hours glide on, and beguile us as they pass.
Imperceptibly the hours glide on, and beguile us as they pass.
Where there is no honour, there is no griefe.
Where there is no honour, there is no griefe.
The wind in ones face makes one wise.
The wind in ones face makes one wise.
Whose wit in the combat as gentle as bright
Ne'er carried a heartstain away on its blade.
Whose wit in the combat as gentle as bright
Ne'er carried a heartstain away on its blade.
Hee pays too deare for honey that licks it from thornes.
Hee pays too deare for honey that licks it from thornes.