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At length the Fox is brought to the Furrier.
At length the Fox is brought to the Furrier.
A man that keeps riches and enjoys them not, is like an ass that
carries gold and eats thistles.
A man that keeps riches and enjoys them not, is like an ass that
carries gold and eats thistles.
Heresie may be easier kept out, then shooke off.
Heresie may be easier kept out, then shooke off.
A soldier when aged is not appreciated; the love of an old man
sickens.
A soldier when aged is not appreciated; the love of an old man
sickens.
There is nothing more revolting than an old busybody.
There is nothing more revolting than an old busybody.
Men would be angels, angels would be gods.
Men would be angels, angels would be gods.
Should anyone attempt to deceive you by false expressions, and
not be a true friend at heart, act in read more
Should anyone attempt to deceive you by false expressions, and
not be a true friend at heart, act in the same manner, and thus
art will defeat art. [If you would catch a man let him think he
is catching you.]
The eagle suffers little birds to sing,
And is not careful what they mean thereby,
Knowing that read more
The eagle suffers little birds to sing,
And is not careful what they mean thereby,
Knowing that with the shadow of his wings
He can at pleasure stint their melody:
Even so mayest thou the giddy men of Rome.
Some innocents 'scape not the thunderbolt.
Some innocents 'scape not the thunderbolt.