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He that tells a secret is anothers servant.
He that tells a secret is anothers servant.
The house should derive dignity from the master, not the master
from the house.
The house should derive dignity from the master, not the master
from the house.
Who is so deafe, as he that will not hear?
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Who is so deafe, as he that will not hear?
[Who is so deaf as he that will not hear?]
If you are dreaded by many then beware of many.
If you are dreaded by many then beware of many.
There is as much love between you and me as between the wolf and
the lamb.
There is as much love between you and me as between the wolf and
the lamb.
Poverty needs much, avarice everything.
Poverty needs much, avarice everything.
Who hath none to still him, may weepe out his eyes.
Who hath none to still him, may weepe out his eyes.
Fall back upon a name? rest, rot in that?
Not keep it noble, make it nobler? Fools!
Fall back upon a name? rest, rot in that?
Not keep it noble, make it nobler? Fools!
Envy will merit as its shade pursue,
But like a shadow, proves the substance true.
Envy will merit as its shade pursue,
But like a shadow, proves the substance true.
