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He that lives well sees a farre off.
He that lives well sees a farre off.
At night, to his own sharp fancies a prey,
He lies like a hedgehog rolled up the wrong way,
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At night, to his own sharp fancies a prey,
He lies like a hedgehog rolled up the wrong way,
Tormenting himself with his prickles.
Why, then the world's mine oyster,
Which I with sword will open.
Why, then the world's mine oyster,
Which I with sword will open.
Gold delights to walk through the very midst of the guard, and to
break its way through hard rocks, read more
Gold delights to walk through the very midst of the guard, and to
break its way through hard rocks, more powerful in its blow than
lightning.
Time flies never to be recalled.
Time flies never to be recalled.
Nothing is more obnoxious than a low person raised to a high
position.
Nothing is more obnoxious than a low person raised to a high
position.
Great Fortune brings with it Great misfortune.
Great Fortune brings with it Great misfortune.
All things in their beeing are good for something.
All things in their beeing are good for something.
It is a great victory that comes without blood.
It is a great victory that comes without blood.
