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Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd,
Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest;
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Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd,
Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest;
Fate never wounds more deep the generous heart,
Than when a blockhead's insult points the dart.
There would bee no great ones if there were no little ones.
There would bee no great ones if there were no little ones.
A rugged stone growes smooth from hand to hand.
A rugged stone growes smooth from hand to hand.
Once a yeare a man may say: On his conscience.
Once a yeare a man may say: On his conscience.
A fair face may make a foul bargain.
A fair face may make a foul bargain.
Suretyship is the precursor of ruin.
Suretyship is the precursor of ruin.
In going abroad we change the climate not our dispositions.
In going abroad we change the climate not our dispositions.
A good pay-master starts not at assurances.
A good pay-master starts not at assurances.
Be not arrogant when fortune smiles, or dejected when she frowns.
Be not arrogant when fortune smiles, or dejected when she frowns.
