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She acquires momentum as she advances. [The progress of Fame or
Rumour.]
She acquires momentum as she advances. [The progress of Fame or
Rumour.]
What boots it at one gate to make defence,
And at another to let in the foe?
What boots it at one gate to make defence,
And at another to let in the foe?
He that hath no hony in his pot, let him have it in his mouth.
He that hath no hony in his pot, let him have it in his mouth.
If all fooles had babies, wee should want fuell.
If all fooles had babies, wee should want fuell.
When prayers are done, my Lady is ready.
When prayers are done, my Lady is ready.
Those things please more, which are more expensive.
Those things please more, which are more expensive.
Every animal loves itself.
Every animal loves itself.
And thus I clothe my naked villany
With old odd ends, stol'n out of holy writ,
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And thus I clothe my naked villany
With old odd ends, stol'n out of holy writ,
And seem a saint when most I play the devil.
