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If you would bee at ease, all the world is not.
If you would bee at ease, all the world is not.
The more they drink the more they thirst.
The more they drink the more they thirst.
The anger of those in authority is always weighty.
The anger of those in authority is always weighty.
Through tattered clothes small vices do appear;
Robes and furred gowns hide all. Plate sin with gold,
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Through tattered clothes small vices do appear;
Robes and furred gowns hide all. Plate sin with gold,
And the strong lance of justice hurtless breaks;
Arm it in rags, a pygmy's straw does pierce it.
Fair words butter no parsnips.
Fair words butter no parsnips.
Of two evils choose the least.
[Lat., E duobus malis minimum eligendum.]
Of two evils choose the least.
[Lat., E duobus malis minimum eligendum.]
All beasts of prey are strong or treacherous.
All beasts of prey are strong or treacherous.
Keep not ill men company, lest you increase the number.
Keep not ill men company, lest you increase the number.
Our very best friends have a tincture of jealousy even in their
friendship; and when they hear us praised read more
Our very best friends have a tincture of jealousy even in their
friendship; and when they hear us praised by others, will ascribe
it to sinister and interested motives if they can.
