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A man he seems of cheerful yesterdays,
And confident to-morrows.
A man he seems of cheerful yesterdays,
And confident to-morrows.
A fool's bolt is soon shot.
A fool's bolt is soon shot.
O that Jupiter would but bring back to me the years that have
passed!
O that Jupiter would but bring back to me the years that have
passed!
The Fox knowes much, but more he that catcheth him.
The Fox knowes much, but more he that catcheth him.
The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on.
The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on.
Charity begins at home.
[Lat., Proximus sum egomet mihi.]
Charity begins at home.
[Lat., Proximus sum egomet mihi.]
Let the straight-limbed laugh at the club-footed, the white
skinned at the blackamoor.
Let the straight-limbed laugh at the club-footed, the white
skinned at the blackamoor.
Riches too increase, and the maddening craving for gold,
So that men ever seek for more, that they may read more
Riches too increase, and the maddening craving for gold,
So that men ever seek for more, that they may have the most.
Pleasures are enhanced by a moderate indulgence.
Pleasures are enhanced by a moderate indulgence.