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When the Foxe preacheth, beware geese.
When the Foxe preacheth, beware geese.
Faire is not faire, but that which pleaseth.
Faire is not faire, but that which pleaseth.
The more honesty a man has the less he affects the air of a
saint.
The more honesty a man has the less he affects the air of a
saint.
Chuse not an house neere an lnne (viz. for noise) or in a corner
(for filth).
Chuse not an house neere an lnne (viz. for noise) or in a corner
(for filth).
This even-handed justice
Commends th' ingredience of our poisoned chalice
To our own lips.
This even-handed justice
Commends th' ingredience of our poisoned chalice
To our own lips.
A burthen cheerfully borne becomes light.
A burthen cheerfully borne becomes light.
Reputation is an idle and most false imposition; oft got without
merit and lost without deserving.
Reputation is an idle and most false imposition; oft got without
merit and lost without deserving.
Pleasure is often the introduction to pain.
Pleasure is often the introduction to pain.
It's a bold mouse that nestles in the catts eare.
It's a bold mouse that nestles in the catts eare.