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All seems infected that th' infected spy,
As all looks yellow to the jaundiced eye.
All seems infected that th' infected spy,
As all looks yellow to the jaundiced eye.
Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable read more
Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable acts.
He that will take the bird, must not skare it.
He that will take the bird, must not skare it.
Yet gold all is not that doth golden seem.
Yet gold all is not that doth golden seem.
A pleasure long expected is deare enough sold.
A pleasure long expected is deare enough sold.
But neither bended knees, pure hands held up,
Sad sighs, deep groans, nor silver-shedding tears,
Could penetrate read more
But neither bended knees, pure hands held up,
Sad sighs, deep groans, nor silver-shedding tears,
Could penetrate her uncompassionate sire.
No choice amongst stinking fish.
No choice amongst stinking fish.
Heir follows heir, as wave succeeds to wave.
Heir follows heir, as wave succeeds to wave.
