"Who riseth from a feast With that keen appetite that he sits down? Where is the horse that doth..."

“Who riseth from a feast
With that keen appetite that he sits down?
Where is the horse that doth untread again
His tedious measures with the unbated fire
That he did pace them first? All things that are,
Are with more spirit chased than enjoy’d.”

- Gratiano (The Merchant of Venice, Act II scene vi)

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el/shakespeare

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• "Shame hath a bastard fame, well managed; Ill deeds are doubled with an evil word."
• "It is the stars, The stars above us, govern our conditions."
• "Yonder is a most reverend gentleman, who, belike having received wrong by some person, is at..."
• "But, sir, such wanton, wild and usual slips As are companions noted and most known To youth and..."
• "Let me embrace thee, sour adversity, For wise men say it is the wisest course."
• "For ever, and for ever, farewell, Brutus! If we do meet again, we’ll smile indeed; If not,..."
• "Such smiling rogues as these, Like rats, oft bite the holy cords a-twain Which are too intrinse..."

el/quotes

• "Whatever it may be, give it time. You won’t lose whats meant for you baby."
• "Someone being patient with you is one of the softest forms of love."
• highly recommended interview with jp. enjoy.
• "Never ignore how your body responds to people."
• "biggest lesson: if you feel drained around them they’re not for you"
• "Let’s face it … people and events are going to continue to both hurt and disappoint you. Among the..."
• "Your soul knows what is real."
• "It’s normal to feel like you’re breaking when you’re growing. Surrender to the..."
• "There is great power in being alone and not feeling lonely."
• "If you are serious about abundance, be serious about gratitude."