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Goods are theirs that enjoy them.
Goods are theirs that enjoy them.
Every one is weary, the poore in seeking, the rich in keeping,
the good in learning.
Every one is weary, the poore in seeking, the rich in keeping,
the good in learning.
Who reigns within himself, and rules
Passions, desires, and fears, is more a king.
Who reigns within himself, and rules
Passions, desires, and fears, is more a king.
We only appreciate the comforts of life in their loss.
We only appreciate the comforts of life in their loss.
Success brings many to ruin.
Success brings many to ruin.
Great strokes make not sweete musick.
Great strokes make not sweete musick.
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.
He who injures one man threatens many.
He who injures one man threatens many.
At Christmas play, and make good cheer,
For Christmas comes but once a year.
At Christmas play, and make good cheer,
For Christmas comes but once a year.
