We are in the world like men playing at tables; the chance is not in our power, but to pay it is; and when it is fallen, we must manage it as we can.

We are in the world like men playing at tables; the chance is not in our power, but to pay it is; and when it is fallen, we must manage it as we can.
Jeremy Taylor

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A fair reputation is a plant delicate in its nature, and by no means rapid in its growth. It will not shoot up in a night, like the gourd of the prophet, but like that gourd, it may perish in a night.
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The private and personal blessings we enjoy, the blessings of immunity, safeguard, liberty, and integrity, deserve the thanksgiving of a whole life.
- Jeremy Taylor

We are in the world like men playing at tables; the chance is not in our power, but to pay it is; and when it is fallen, we must manage it as we can. Jeremy Taylor

We are in the world like men playing at tables; the chance is not in our power, but to pay it is; and when it is fallen, we must manage it as we can.
Jeremy Taylor