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Better spare to have of thine own, then aske of other men.
Better spare to have of thine own, then aske of other men.
Nae man can tether time nor tide.
Nae man can tether time nor tide.
Slowly and imperceptibly old age comes creeping on.
Slowly and imperceptibly old age comes creeping on.
Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt,
Since riches point to misery and contempt?
Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt,
Since riches point to misery and contempt?
The Lame goes as farre as your staggerer.
The Lame goes as farre as your staggerer.
Caesar's wife should be above suspicion.
Caesar's wife should be above suspicion.
Virtue lies half way between two opposite vices.
Virtue lies half way between two opposite vices.
Every one is witty for his owne purpose.
Every one is witty for his owne purpose.