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The pleasure of what we enjoy is lost by coveting more.
The pleasure of what we enjoy is lost by coveting more.
Call me not an olive, till thou see me gathered.
Call me not an olive, till thou see me gathered.
For evil news rides post, while good news baits.
For evil news rides post, while good news baits.
We believe not a liar, even when he is speaking the truth.
We believe not a liar, even when he is speaking the truth.
What boots it at one gate to make defence,
And at another to let in the foe?
What boots it at one gate to make defence,
And at another to let in the foe?
That pleasure which can be safely indulged in is the least
inviting.
That pleasure which can be safely indulged in is the least
inviting.
Good is god, but better carries it.
Good is god, but better carries it.
He deliberately thrusts his silly head into the matrimonial
halter.
He deliberately thrusts his silly head into the matrimonial
halter.
