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Though old and wise, yet still advise.
Though old and wise, yet still advise.
A name, it has more than nominal worth,
And belongs to good or bad luck at birth.
A name, it has more than nominal worth,
And belongs to good or bad luck at birth.
For no one cares for matrimonial cooings,
There's nothing wrong in a connubial kiss.
For no one cares for matrimonial cooings,
There's nothing wrong in a connubial kiss.
Hope springs eternal in the human breast,
Man never is, but always to be blest.
Hope springs eternal in the human breast,
Man never is, but always to be blest.
Every fat (vat) must stand upon its bottom.
Every fat (vat) must stand upon its bottom.
Fortune, delighting in her cruel task, and playing her wanton
game untiringly, is ever shifting her uncertain favours.
Fortune, delighting in her cruel task, and playing her wanton
game untiringly, is ever shifting her uncertain favours.
Truth and oyle are ever above.
Truth and oyle are ever above.
Hee that lookes not before, finds himselfe behind.
Hee that lookes not before, finds himselfe behind.
