Fortunes . . . come tumbling into some men's laps.
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This is certain, that a man that studieth revenge keeps his wounds green, which otherwise would heal and do well.
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Intermingle . . . jest with earnest.
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Fame is like a river, that beareth up things light and swollen, and drowns things weighty and solid.
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Discern of the coming on of years, and think not to do the same things still for age will not be defied.
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Friendship redoubleth joys, and cutteth griefs in half.
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