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• There is no theam more plentifull to scan Than is the glorious goodly frame of man.
  -- Du Bartas (1544-1590) -- Divine Weekes and Workes, Sixth Day...
• To man the earth seems altogether No more a mother, but a step-dame rather.
  -- Du Bartas (1544-1590) -- Divine Weekes and Workes, Third Day...
• Yielding more wholesome food than all the messes That now taste-curious wanton plenty dresses.
  -- Du Bartas (1544-1590) -- Divine Weekes and Workes, Second Week, First Day, Part i...
• Living from hand to mouth. -- Du Bartas (1544-1590) -- Part iv
• With tooth and nail. -- Du Bartas (1544-1590) -- Divine Weekes and Workes, Second Day
• A good turn at need, At first or last, shall be assur'd of meed.
  -- Du Bartas (1544-1590) -- Divine Weekes and Workes, Sixth Day...
• And swans seem whiter if swart crowes be by.
  -- Du Bartas (1544-1590) -- Divine Weekes and Workes, First Week, First Day...
• Bright-flaming, heat-full fire, The source of motion.
  -- Du Bartas (1544-1590) -- Divine Weekes and Workes, Second Day...