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A man convinced against his will,
Is of the some opinion still.
A man convinced against his will,
Is of the some opinion still.
A hundred loade of thought will not pay one of debts.
A hundred loade of thought will not pay one of debts.
The brave or the fortunate can afford to laugh at envy.
The brave or the fortunate can afford to laugh at envy.
There is a devil in every berry of the grape.
There is a devil in every berry of the grape.
On painting and fighting looke aloofe.
On painting and fighting looke aloofe.
Trust not him that hath once broken faith.
Trust not him that hath once broken faith.
Light burthens, long borne, growe heavie.
[Light burdens, long borne, grow heavy.]
Light burthens, long borne, growe heavie.
[Light burdens, long borne, grow heavy.]
Will fortune never come with both hands full,
But write her fair words still in foulest letters?
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Will fortune never come with both hands full,
But write her fair words still in foulest letters?
She either gives a stomach and no food--
Such are the poor, in health--or else a feast
And takes away the stomach-- such are the rich,
That have abundance, and enjoy it not.
And whispering, "I will ne'er consent," consented.
And whispering, "I will ne'er consent," consented.
