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A man is known to be mortal by two things, Sleep and Lust.
A man is known to be mortal by two things, Sleep and Lust.
Gold delights to walk through the very midst of the guard, and to
break its way through hard rocks, read more
Gold delights to walk through the very midst of the guard, and to
break its way through hard rocks, more powerful in its blow than
lightning.
'Tis meet
That noble minds keep ever with their likes:
For who so firm that cannot be read more
'Tis meet
That noble minds keep ever with their likes:
For who so firm that cannot be seduced?
The first and last frosts are the worst.
The first and last frosts are the worst.
Every one who repeats it adds something to the scandal. [The
rolling snow-ball.]
Every one who repeats it adds something to the scandal. [The
rolling snow-ball.]
While the discreet advise, the foole doth his busines.
While the discreet advise, the foole doth his busines.
Wood halfe burnt is easily kindled.
Wood halfe burnt is easily kindled.
An Idle youth, a needy Age.
An Idle youth, a needy Age.
