But me thought it lessened my esteem of a king, that he should not be able to command the rain.
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Mighty proud I am that I am able to have a spare bed for my friends.
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In appearance, at least, he being on all occasions glad to be at friendship with me, though we hate one another, and know it on both sides.
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Saw a wedding in the church. It was strange to see what delight we married people have to see these poor fools decoyed into our condition.
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My observation is that most men that do thrive in the world forget to take pleasure during the time that they are getting their estate, but reserve that till they have got one, and then it is too late for them to enjoy it.
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Thanks be to God. Since my leaving the drinking of wine, I do find myself much better, and do mind my business better, and do spend less money, and less time lost in idle company.
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