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Some make a conscience of spitting in the Church, yet robbe the
Altar.
Some make a conscience of spitting in the Church, yet robbe the
Altar.
It is easy to be wise after the event.
It is easy to be wise after the event.
He who leaves a fault unpunished invites crime.
He who leaves a fault unpunished invites crime.
Pleasure and action make the hours seem short.
Pleasure and action make the hours seem short.
The descent to the infernal regions is easy enough, but to
retrace one's steps, and reach the air above, read more
The descent to the infernal regions is easy enough, but to
retrace one's steps, and reach the air above, there's the rub.
Doe what thou oughtest, and come what come can.
Doe what thou oughtest, and come what come can.
If any would not work, neither shall he eat.
If any would not work, neither shall he eat.
I would have thee gone,
And yet no further than a wanton's bird,
Who lets it hop read more
I would have thee gone,
And yet no further than a wanton's bird,
Who lets it hop a little from her hand,
Like a poor prisoner in his twisted gyves,
And with a silk thread plucks it back again.
Every man's friend is no man's friend.
Every man's friend is no man's friend.