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He that is down needs fear no fall
He that is low, no pride.
He that is down needs fear no fall
He that is low, no pride.
That fair face will as years roll on lose its beauty, and old age
will bring its wrinkles to read more
That fair face will as years roll on lose its beauty, and old age
will bring its wrinkles to the brow.
Hee commands enough that obeyes a wise man.
Hee commands enough that obeyes a wise man.
Fortune is like glass; she breaks when she is brightest.
Fortune is like glass; she breaks when she is brightest.
It is not to be argued that the abuse of a thing proves that it
is useless.
It is not to be argued that the abuse of a thing proves that it
is useless.
Evils have their comfort, good none can support.
Evils have their comfort, good none can support.
So get the start of the majestic world
And bear the palm alone.
So get the start of the majestic world
And bear the palm alone.
Even a child is known by his doings.
Even a child is known by his doings.
A drunkards purse is a bottle.
A drunkards purse is a bottle.