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The anger of those in authority is always weighty.
The anger of those in authority is always weighty.
Wishing, of all employments is the worst.
Wishing, of all employments is the worst.
He has nibbled at the bay. [A poetaster.]
He has nibbled at the bay. [A poetaster.]
There are words and accents by which this grief can be assuaged,
and the disease in a great measure read more
There are words and accents by which this grief can be assuaged,
and the disease in a great measure removed.
To him that will, waies are not wanting.
To him that will, waies are not wanting.
Actions from youth, advice from the middle-aged, prayers from the
aged.
Actions from youth, advice from the middle-aged, prayers from the
aged.
Knowledge makes one laugh, but wealth makes one dance.
Knowledge makes one laugh, but wealth makes one dance.
In a great River great fish are found, but take heede, lest you
bee drowned.
In a great River great fish are found, but take heede, lest you
bee drowned.
As long as the Fates permit, live cheerfully.
As long as the Fates permit, live cheerfully.
