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Clean hands are better than full ones in the sight of God.
Clean hands are better than full ones in the sight of God.
Defer no time; delays have dangerous ends.
Defer no time; delays have dangerous ends.
The thought hath good leggs, and the quill a good tongue.
The thought hath good leggs, and the quill a good tongue.
Hee that knowes what may bee gained in a day never steales.
Hee that knowes what may bee gained in a day never steales.
What you don't know can't hurt you.
What you don't know can't hurt you.
There is safety in numbers. [Lat., Defendit numerus.]
There is safety in numbers. [Lat., Defendit numerus.]
Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day
may bring forth.
Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day
may bring forth.
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.
