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An old man at school is a contemptible and ridiculous object.
An old man at school is a contemptible and ridiculous object.
Justice pleaseth few in their owne house.
Justice pleaseth few in their owne house.
But few prize honour more than money.
But few prize honour more than money.
One sound blow will serve to undo us all.
One sound blow will serve to undo us all.
Of two evils I have chose the least.
Of two evils I have chose the least.
Mad desire, when it has the most, longs for more.
Mad desire, when it has the most, longs for more.
Trust not him that hath once broken faith.
Trust not him that hath once broken faith.
If you would know secrets, looke them in griefe or pleasure.
If you would know secrets, looke them in griefe or pleasure.
The desire to know a thing is heightened by its gratification
being deferred.
The desire to know a thing is heightened by its gratification
being deferred.
