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Have more than thou showest,
Speak less than thou knowest.
Have more than thou showest,
Speak less than thou knowest.
Riches too increase, and the maddening craving for gold,
So that men ever seek for more, that they may read more
Riches too increase, and the maddening craving for gold,
So that men ever seek for more, that they may have the most.
Jest not with the eye or with Religion.
Jest not with the eye or with Religion.
When we our betters see bearing our woes,
We scarcely think our miseries our foes.
When we our betters see bearing our woes,
We scarcely think our miseries our foes.
Nature drawes more then ten teemes.
Nature drawes more then ten teemes.
The ballance distinguisheth not betweene gold and lead.
The ballance distinguisheth not betweene gold and lead.
A soft answer turneth away wrath.
A soft answer turneth away wrath.
Many have an irresistible itch for writing.
Many have an irresistible itch for writing.
Govern your temper, which will rule you unless kept in
subjection.
Govern your temper, which will rule you unless kept in
subjection.
