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He that talkes much of his happinesse summons griefe.
He that talkes much of his happinesse summons griefe.
The smell of money is good, come whence it may. [Alluding to
Vespasian's tax on ordure.]
The smell of money is good, come whence it may. [Alluding to
Vespasian's tax on ordure.]
Man's extremity is God's opportunity.
Man's extremity is God's opportunity.
Nothing lasts but the Church.
Nothing lasts but the Church.
Nothing is more acceptable to a man, than a friend in time of
need.
Nothing is more acceptable to a man, than a friend in time of
need.
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.
Turn, Fortune, turn thy wheel, and lower the proud.
Turn, Fortune, turn thy wheel, and lower the proud.
Religion, Credit, and the Eye are not to be touched.
Religion, Credit, and the Eye are not to be touched.
