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Great Fortune brings with it Great misfortune.
Great Fortune brings with it Great misfortune.
Those, who in quarrels interpose,
Must often wipe a bloody nose.
Those, who in quarrels interpose,
Must often wipe a bloody nose.
A cup concealed in the dress is rarely honestly carried.
A cup concealed in the dress is rarely honestly carried.
An idle head is a boxe for the winde.
An idle head is a boxe for the winde.
If we cannot do what we want, we must do what we can.
If we cannot do what we want, we must do what we can.
There's no such conquering weapon as the necessity of conquering.
There's no such conquering weapon as the necessity of conquering.
The roses in thy lips and cheeks shall fade
To paly ashes.
The roses in thy lips and cheeks shall fade
To paly ashes.
And whispering, "I will ne'er consent," consented.
And whispering, "I will ne'er consent," consented.
