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Gentility is nothing but Ancient Riches.
Gentility is nothing but Ancient Riches.
He that looseth is Marchant as well as he that gaines.
He that looseth is Marchant as well as he that gaines.
Favour will as surely perish as life.
Favour will as surely perish as life.
Hee that hath a wife and children wants not businesse.
Hee that hath a wife and children wants not businesse.
He confesses his guilt who flies from his trial.
He confesses his guilt who flies from his trial.
Stay a little, that we may make an end the sooner.
Stay a little, that we may make an end the sooner.
That delay is our surest protection which enables us to
deliberate on the merits of our intentions.
That delay is our surest protection which enables us to
deliberate on the merits of our intentions.
Let that flea stick in the wa', when the dirt's dry, it'll rub
out.
Let that flea stick in the wa', when the dirt's dry, it'll rub
out.
How many cowards whose hearts are all as false
As stairs of sand, wear yet upon their chins
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How many cowards whose hearts are all as false
As stairs of sand, wear yet upon their chins
The beards of Hercules and frowning Mars,
Who inward searched, have livers white as milk!
