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Rest strengthens the body, the mind too is thus supported; but
unremitting toil destroys both.
Rest strengthens the body, the mind too is thus supported; but
unremitting toil destroys both.
Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
His golden locks time hath to silver turned.
His golden locks time hath to silver turned.
Many friends in generall, one in speciall.
Many friends in generall, one in speciall.
Friend, for your epitaph I'm grieved,
Where still so much is said;
One half will never be read more
Friend, for your epitaph I'm grieved,
Where still so much is said;
One half will never be believed,
The other never read.
She stands on tiptoe to be kissed.
She stands on tiptoe to be kissed.
Don't promise twice what you can do at once.
Don't promise twice what you can do at once.
It is prudent to learn what to avoid from the misfortunes of
others.
It is prudent to learn what to avoid from the misfortunes of
others.
A bad man becomes worse when he apes a saint.
A bad man becomes worse when he apes a saint.
