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No lock will hold against the power of gold.
No lock will hold against the power of gold.
Maxims are the condensed good sense of nations.
Maxims are the condensed good sense of nations.
At Court, every one for himselfe.
At Court, every one for himselfe.
Success brings many to ruin.
Success brings many to ruin.
The tongue is not steele, yet it cuts.
The tongue is not steele, yet it cuts.
Craft against vice I must apply.
Craft against vice I must apply.
Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots?
Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots?
A fair face may hide a foul heart.
A fair face may hide a foul heart.
The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most read more
The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most pleasing to others.
