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The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul.
The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul.
Ay, sir, and wherefore; for they say every why hath a wherefore.
Ay, sir, and wherefore; for they say every why hath a wherefore.
Hee that goes to bed thirsty riseth healthy.
[He that goes to bed thirsty rises healthy.]
Hee that goes to bed thirsty riseth healthy.
[He that goes to bed thirsty rises healthy.]
He that hath not the craft, let him shut up shop.
He that hath not the craft, let him shut up shop.
Politeness and an affable address are our best introduction.
Politeness and an affable address are our best introduction.
It's an ill councell that hath no escape.
It's an ill councell that hath no escape.
For washing his hands, none sels his lands.
For washing his hands, none sels his lands.
Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale,
Vexing the dull ear of a drowsy man,
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Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale,
Vexing the dull ear of a drowsy man,
And bitter shame hath spoiled the sweet world's taste,
That it yields nought but shame and bitterness.
