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One man restored our fortunes by delay. [By skilfully avoiding
an engagement, Fabius exhausted the resources of the enemy.]
One man restored our fortunes by delay. [By skilfully avoiding
an engagement, Fabius exhausted the resources of the enemy.]
No day so clear but hath dark clouds.
No day so clear but hath dark clouds.
A third heir seldom profits by ill-gotten wealth.
A third heir seldom profits by ill-gotten wealth.
The desire to know a thing is heightened by its gratification
being deferred.
The desire to know a thing is heightened by its gratification
being deferred.
Death rides on every passing breeze,
He lurks in every flower.
Death rides on every passing breeze,
He lurks in every flower.
Hee that should have what hee hath not, should doe what he doth
not.
Hee that should have what hee hath not, should doe what he doth
not.
Chaos of thought and passion all confused.
Chaos of thought and passion all confused.
Too much taking heede is losse.
Too much taking heede is losse.
