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Mad desire, when it has the most, longs for more.
Mad desire, when it has the most, longs for more.
Hee that gives thee a bone, would not have thee die.
Hee that gives thee a bone, would not have thee die.
It is not becoming to grieve immoderately for the dead.
It is not becoming to grieve immoderately for the dead.
To have money is a feare, not to have it a griefe.
To have money is a feare, not to have it a griefe.
Neither eyes on letters, nor hands in coffers.
Neither eyes on letters, nor hands in coffers.
Whether goest, griefe? where I am wont.
Whether goest, griefe? where I am wont.
The slow, sweet hours that bring us all things good.
The slow, sweet hours that bring us all things good.
. . . all who joy would win
Must share it.--Happiness was born a twin.
. . . all who joy would win
Must share it.--Happiness was born a twin.
A Marchant that gaines not, looseth.
A Marchant that gaines not, looseth.