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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.
He whom the gods love dies young, whilst he is full of health,
perception, and judgment.
[Lat., Quem read more
He whom the gods love dies young, whilst he is full of health,
perception, and judgment.
[Lat., Quem dii diligunt,
Adolescens moritur, dum valet, sentit, sapit.]
A full belly neither fights nor flies well.
A full belly neither fights nor flies well.
God oft hath a great share in a little house.
God oft hath a great share in a little house.
Love and businesse teach eloquence.
Love and businesse teach eloquence.
Hasty conclusions lead to speedy repentance.
Hasty conclusions lead to speedy repentance.
The comforters head never akes.
The comforters head never akes.
It is sheer folly to take unwilling hounds to the chase.
It is sheer folly to take unwilling hounds to the chase.
In vain will you fly from one vice if in your wilfulness you
embrace another.
In vain will you fly from one vice if in your wilfulness you
embrace another.
