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He plaies well that winnes.
[He plays well that wins.]
He plaies well that winnes.
[He plays well that wins.]
Live according to your income.
Live according to your income.
Felds hath eyen, and wode have eres.
Felds hath eyen, and wode have eres.
In misfortune if you cultivate a cheerful disposition you will
reap the advantage of it.
In misfortune if you cultivate a cheerful disposition you will
reap the advantage of it.
Riches with their wicked inducements increase; nevertheless,
avarice is never satisfied.
Riches with their wicked inducements increase; nevertheless,
avarice is never satisfied.
A creature not too bright nor good
For human nature's daily food.
A creature not too bright nor good
For human nature's daily food.
He whom the gods love dies young, whilst he is full of health,
perception, and judgment.
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He whom the gods love dies young, whilst he is full of health,
perception, and judgment.
[Lat., Quem dii diligunt,
Adolescens moritur, dum valet, sentit, sapit.]
When God will punish, hee will first take away the understanding.
When God will punish, hee will first take away the understanding.