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Let him who has once perceived how much that, which has been
discarded, excels that which he has longed read more
Let him who has once perceived how much that, which has been
discarded, excels that which he has longed for, return at once,
and seek again that which he despised.
It is difficult to whistle and drink at the same time.
It is difficult to whistle and drink at the same time.
Man Proposeth, God disposeth.
Man Proposeth, God disposeth.
The fellow is either a madman or a poet.
The fellow is either a madman or a poet.
In strife who inquires whether stratagem or courage was used?
In strife who inquires whether stratagem or courage was used?
To learn from other men's mistakes to prevent your own.
To learn from other men's mistakes to prevent your own.
Leave jesting whiles it pleaseth, lest it turne to earnest.
Leave jesting whiles it pleaseth, lest it turne to earnest.
Without danger we cannot get beyond danger.
Without danger we cannot get beyond danger.