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A mans discontent is his worst evill.
A mans discontent is his worst evill.
Through tattered clothes small vices do appear;
Robes and furred gowns hide all. Plate sin with gold,
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Through tattered clothes small vices do appear;
Robes and furred gowns hide all. Plate sin with gold,
And the strong lance of justice hurtless breaks;
Arm it in rags, a pygmy's straw does pierce it.
It is the bright day that brings forth the adder.
It is the bright day that brings forth the adder.
Honesty is the best policy.
Honesty is the best policy.
We listen with deep interest to what we hear, for to man novelty
is ever charming.
We listen with deep interest to what we hear, for to man novelty
is ever charming.
Hee that would be a Gentleman, let him goe to an assault.
Hee that would be a Gentleman, let him goe to an assault.
Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]
Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]
Not if you burst yourself will you equal him.
Not if you burst yourself will you equal him.
Patience, time and money accommodate all things.
Patience, time and money accommodate all things.
