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He stands the shadow of a mighty name.
[Lat., Stat magni nominis umbra.]
He stands the shadow of a mighty name.
[Lat., Stat magni nominis umbra.]
They will swear black is white.
They will swear black is white.
So much greater is our thirst for glory than for virtue.
So much greater is our thirst for glory than for virtue.
Hug the shore; let others try the deep.
Hug the shore; let others try the deep.
It's a proud horse that will not carry his owne provender.
It's a proud horse that will not carry his owne provender.
The big thieves hang the little ones.
The big thieves hang the little ones.
Time shall unfold what plaited cunning hides.
Time shall unfold what plaited cunning hides.
Life without a friend is death without a witnesse.
Life without a friend is death without a witnesse.
Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt,
Since riches point to misery and contempt?
Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt,
Since riches point to misery and contempt?
