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With bated breath we offer wicked vows.
With bated breath we offer wicked vows.
Happie is hee that chastens himselfe.
Happie is hee that chastens himselfe.
One gets a cross for his crime, the other a crown.
One gets a cross for his crime, the other a crown.
He that is at ease seekes dainties.
He that is at ease seekes dainties.
It is a most miserable lot to be without an enemy. [No man can
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It is a most miserable lot to be without an enemy. [No man can
be successful without being envied and hated.]
Who will make a doore of gold must knock a naile every day.
Who will make a doore of gold must knock a naile every day.
An intemperate patient makes a harsh doctor.
An intemperate patient makes a harsh doctor.
If the wind will not serve, take to the oars.
If the wind will not serve, take to the oars.
And maidens call it--Love in idleness.
And maidens call it--Love in idleness.
