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We may outrun,
By violent swiftness, that which we run at,
And lose by over-running.
We may outrun,
By violent swiftness, that which we run at,
And lose by over-running.
A live dog is better than a dead lion.
A live dog is better than a dead lion.
Glass, China, and Reputation, are easily crack'd and never well
mended.
Glass, China, and Reputation, are easily crack'd and never well
mended.
By many indignities we come to dignities.
By many indignities we come to dignities.
It is difficult to whistle and drink at the same time.
It is difficult to whistle and drink at the same time.
He who sins when drunk will have to atone for it when sober.
He who sins when drunk will have to atone for it when sober.
Hasty conclusions lead to speedy repentance.
Hasty conclusions lead to speedy repentance.
The yeare doth nothing else but open and shut.
The yeare doth nothing else but open and shut.
