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He has carried every point, who has combined that which is useful
with that which is agreeable.
He has carried every point, who has combined that which is useful
with that which is agreeable.
To fine folkes a little ill finely wrapt.
To fine folkes a little ill finely wrapt.
If any would not work, neither shall he eat.
If any would not work, neither shall he eat.
Souldiers in peace are like chimneys in summer.
Souldiers in peace are like chimneys in summer.
Honour and profit lie not in one sacke.
Honour and profit lie not in one sacke.
He touches nothing but he adds a charm.
He touches nothing but he adds a charm.
Striving to better, oft we mar what's well.
Striving to better, oft we mar what's well.
He complaines wrongfully on the sea that twice suffers shipwrack.
He complaines wrongfully on the sea that twice suffers shipwrack.
Cowards die many times before their deaths;
The valiant never taste of death but once.
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Cowards die many times before their deaths;
The valiant never taste of death but once.
Of all the wonders that I yet have heard.
It seems to me most strange that men should fear,
Seeing that death, a necessary end,
Will come when it will come.
