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Who doth his owne businesse, foules not his hands.
Who doth his owne businesse, foules not his hands.
Ah, that deceit should steal such gentle shapes,
And with a virtuous vizor hide deep vice!
Ah, that deceit should steal such gentle shapes,
And with a virtuous vizor hide deep vice!
The mighty pyramids of stone
That wedge-like cleave the desert airs,
When nearer seen, and better known,
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The mighty pyramids of stone
That wedge-like cleave the desert airs,
When nearer seen, and better known,
Are but gigantic flights of stairs.
You will not be a chip the richer.
You will not be a chip the richer.
Rare is the union of beauty and modesty.
Rare is the union of beauty and modesty.
He that goes softly goes safely.
He that goes softly goes safely.
A cup concealed in the dress is rarely honestly carried.
A cup concealed in the dress is rarely honestly carried.
As shines the moon in clouded skies,
She in her poor attire was seen.
As shines the moon in clouded skies,
She in her poor attire was seen.
