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He that measures not himselfe, is measured.
He that measures not himselfe, is measured.
First come, first served.
First come, first served.
A gentlemans grayhound, and a salt-box; seeke them at the fire.
A gentlemans grayhound, and a salt-box; seeke them at the fire.
He is twice a conqueror, who can restrain himself in the hour of
triumph.
He is twice a conqueror, who can restrain himself in the hour of
triumph.
The poor man, while he apes the wealthy, effects his own ruin.
[The fable of frog and the cow.]
The poor man, while he apes the wealthy, effects his own ruin.
[The fable of frog and the cow.]
The gallant Sir Robert fought hard to the end,
But who can with fate and quart bumpers contend?
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The gallant Sir Robert fought hard to the end,
But who can with fate and quart bumpers contend?
Though Fate said, a hero should perish ill light;
So up rose bright Phoebus, and down fell the knight.
Fidelity, purchased with money, money can destroy.
Fidelity, purchased with money, money can destroy.
The truly noble mind has no resentments.
The truly noble mind has no resentments.
Compound for sins they are inclined to,
By damning those they have no mind to.
Compound for sins they are inclined to,
By damning those they have no mind to.
