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He that hath a head of waxe must not walke in the sunne.
He that hath a head of waxe must not walke in the sunne.
He that feares death lives not.
He that feares death lives not.
Yet a little while, and (the happy hour) will be over, nor ever
more shall we be able to read more
Yet a little while, and (the happy hour) will be over, nor ever
more shall we be able to recall it.
The greatest power of ruling consists in the exercise of
self-control.
The greatest power of ruling consists in the exercise of
self-control.
Every one fastens where there is gaine.
Every one fastens where there is gaine.
I have a kind of alacrity in sinking.
I have a kind of alacrity in sinking.
Oft expectation fails, and most oft there,
Where most it promises.
Oft expectation fails, and most oft there,
Where most it promises.
Pleasure is often the introduction to pain.
Pleasure is often the introduction to pain.
Of him that speakes ill, consider the life more then the word.
Of him that speakes ill, consider the life more then the word.