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Every one is weary, the poore in seeking, the rich in keeping,
the good in learning.
Every one is weary, the poore in seeking, the rich in keeping,
the good in learning.
He makes no friend who never made a foe.
He makes no friend who never made a foe.
Better fed than taught.
Better fed than taught.
Being on sea saile, being on land settle.
Being on sea saile, being on land settle.
Falsehood is often rocked by truth, but she soon outgrows her
cradle, and discards her nurse.
Falsehood is often rocked by truth, but she soon outgrows her
cradle, and discards her nurse.
Favour will as surely perish as life.
Favour will as surely perish as life.
Fine words dresse ill deedes.
Fine words dresse ill deedes.
He grieves more than is necessary who grieves before any cause
for sorrow has arisen.
He grieves more than is necessary who grieves before any cause
for sorrow has arisen.
Even to smile at the misfortunes of others is to do an injury.
Even to smile at the misfortunes of others is to do an injury.
