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If the staffe be crooked, the shadow cannot be straight.
If the staffe be crooked, the shadow cannot be straight.
There are many things which may not be uttered by men in
threadbare coats.
There are many things which may not be uttered by men in
threadbare coats.
The best mirrour is an old friend.
The best mirrour is an old friend.
The vulgar follow Fortune's glances.
The vulgar follow Fortune's glances.
Hee that goes barefoot, must not plant thornes.
Hee that goes barefoot, must not plant thornes.
Life's cares are comforts; such by heaven design'd
He that has none, must make them or be wretched.
Life's cares are comforts; such by heaven design'd
He that has none, must make them or be wretched.
There is no reliance to be placed on appearance.
There is no reliance to be placed on appearance.
Nought so vile, that on the earth doth live,
But to the earth some special good cloth give.
Nought so vile, that on the earth doth live,
But to the earth some special good cloth give.
