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The hearts letter is read in the eyes.
The hearts letter is read in the eyes.
Every accusation against a fallen man gains credence.
Every accusation against a fallen man gains credence.
Well does he sleep who knows not that his sleep has been broken.
Well does he sleep who knows not that his sleep has been broken.
For I look upon it, that he who does not mind his belly will
hardly mind anything else.
For I look upon it, that he who does not mind his belly will
hardly mind anything else.
If the staffe be crooked, the shadow cannot be straight.
If the staffe be crooked, the shadow cannot be straight.
If you are only an underling, don't dress too fine.
If you are only an underling, don't dress too fine.
The back-doore robs the house.
The back-doore robs the house.
Think, ye may buy the joys o'er dear,
Remember Tam o'Shanter's mare.
Think, ye may buy the joys o'er dear,
Remember Tam o'Shanter's mare.