If you are only an underling, don't dress too fine.

If you are only an underling, don't dress too fine.

A sleepy master makes his servant a Lowt.

A sleepy master makes his servant a Lowt.

All our pompe the earth covers.

All our pompe the earth covers.

Whenever you see a fellow-creature in trouble, remember that he
is a man.

Whenever you see a fellow-creature in trouble, remember that he
is a man.

How oft the sight of means to do ill deeds
Makes ill deeds done.

How oft the sight of means to do ill deeds
Makes ill deeds done.

Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale,
Vexing the dull ear of a drowsy man,
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Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale,
Vexing the dull ear of a drowsy man,
And bitter shame hath spoiled the sweet world's taste,
That it yields nought but shame and bitterness.

By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.

By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.

The wind in ones face makes one wise.

The wind in ones face makes one wise.

Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd,
Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest;
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Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd,
Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest;
Fate never wounds more deep the generous heart,
Than when a blockhead's insult points the dart.